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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.08, 4,263.96 and 1,850.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.08, 4,263.96 and 1,850.80 is: 2,552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.08 : 4,263.96 = 1,850.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.08/4,263.96 = 1,850.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.08x = 4,263.96 × 1,850.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.08x = 7,891,737.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,891,737.17/3,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.24

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