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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.08, 4,264.71 and 2,147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.08, 4,264.71 and 2,147.86 is: 2,962.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.08 : 4,264.71 = 2,147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.08/4,264.71 = 2,147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.08x = 4,264.71 × 2,147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.08x = 9,160,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,160,000.02/3,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.41

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