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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.40, 7,619.46 and 3,013.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.40, 7,619.46 and 3,013.38 is: 4,508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.40 : 7,619.46 = 3,013.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.40/7,619.46 = 3,013.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.40x = 7,619.46 × 3,013.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.40x = 22,960,328.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,960,328.37/5,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.74

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