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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.28, 4,266.96 and 1,912.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.28, 4,266.96 and 1,912.08 is: 2,638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.28 : 4,266.96 = 1,912.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.28/4,266.96 = 1,912.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.28x = 4,266.96 × 1,912.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.28x = 8,158,768.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158,768.88/3,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.43

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