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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.22, 4,623.27 and 2,092.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.22, 4,623.27 and 2,092.58 is: 3,138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.22 : 4,623.27 = 2,092.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.22/4,623.27 = 2,092.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.22x = 4,623.27 × 2,092.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.22x = 9,674,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,674,562.34/3,082.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.83

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