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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.39, 4,253.73 and 2,192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.39, 4,253.73 and 2,192.65 is: 3,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.39 : 4,253.73 = 2,192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.39/4,253.73 = 2,192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.39x = 4,253.73 × 2,192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.39x = 9,326,941.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326,941.08/3,078.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.81

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