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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.26, 4,267.42 and 1,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.26, 4,267.42 and 1,695.02 is: 2,339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.26 : 4,267.42 = 1,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.26/4,267.42 = 1,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.26x = 4,267.42 × 1,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.26x = 7,233,362.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,362.25/3,092.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.18

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