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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.16, 3,546.50 and 2,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.16, 3,546.50 and 2,092.80 is: 3,136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.16 : 3,546.50 = 2,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.16/3,546.50 = 2,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.16x = 3,546.50 × 2,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.16x = 7,422,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,422,115.20/2,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.78

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