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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.01, 4,268.71 and 2,254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.01, 4,268.71 and 2,254.57 is: 3,112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.01 : 4,268.71 = 2,254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.01/4,268.71 = 2,254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.01x = 4,268.71 × 2,254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.01x = 9,624,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,624,105.50/3,092.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.57

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