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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.97, 3,434.97 and 2,265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.97, 3,434.97 and 2,265.15 is: 3,121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.97 : 3,434.97 = 2,265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.97/3,434.97 = 2,265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.97x = 3,434.97 × 2,265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.97x = 7,780,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780,722.30/2,492.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.07

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