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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.22, 4,254.71 and 2,492.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.22, 4,254.71 and 2,492.97 is: 3,443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.22 : 4,254.71 = 2,492.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.22/4,254.71 = 2,492.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.22x = 4,254.71 × 2,492.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.22x = 10,606,864.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,606,864.39/3,080.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.54

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