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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.08, 4,166.31 and 1,692.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.08, 4,166.31 and 1,692.78 is: 2,336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.08 : 4,166.31 = 1,692.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.08/4,166.31 = 1,692.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.08x = 4,166.31 × 1,692.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.08x = 7,052,625.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,625.41/3,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.02

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