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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.38, 4,521.72 and 2,092.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.38, 4,521.72 and 2,092.32 is: 3,133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.38 : 4,521.72 = 2,092.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.38/4,521.72 = 2,092.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.38x = 4,521.72 × 2,092.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.38x = 9,460,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,460,885.19/3,019.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.39

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