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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.13, 4,266.86 and 1,833.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.13, 4,266.86 and 1,833.21 is: 2,529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.13 : 4,266.86 = 1,833.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.13/4,266.86 = 1,833.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.13x = 4,266.86 × 1,833.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.13x = 7,822,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,822,041.25/3,092.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.66

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