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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.07, 4,266.90 and 1,694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.07, 4,266.90 and 1,694.82 is: 2,338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.07 : 4,266.90 = 1,694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.07/4,266.90 = 1,694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.07x = 4,266.90 × 1,694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.07x = 7,231,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,627.46/3,092.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.77

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