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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.40, 4,514.70 and 1,692.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.40, 4,514.70 and 1,692.20 is: 2,540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.40 : 4,514.70 = 1,692.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.40/4,514.70 = 1,692.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.40x = 4,514.70 × 1,692.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.40x = 7,639,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,639,775.34/3,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.33

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