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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.17, 4,638.30 and 1,705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.17, 4,638.30 and 1,705.24 is: 2,557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.17 : 4,638.30 = 1,705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.17/4,638.30 = 1,705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.17x = 4,638.30 × 1,705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.17x = 7,909,414.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909,414.69/3,092.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.88

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