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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.31, 4,264.14 and 2,842.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.31, 4,264.14 and 2,842.63 is: 3,919.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.31 : 4,264.14 = 2,842.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.31/4,264.14 = 2,842.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.31x = 4,264.14 × 2,842.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.31x = 12,121,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,121,372.29/3,092.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.84

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