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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.68, 4,263.60 and 1,692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.68, 4,263.60 and 1,692.16 is: 2,335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.68 : 4,263.60 = 1,692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.68/4,263.60 = 1,692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.68x = 4,263.60 × 1,692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.68x = 7,214,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214,693.38/3,089.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.09

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