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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.32, 4,267.40 and 1,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.32, 4,267.40 and 1,676.02 is: 2,312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.32 : 4,267.40 = 1,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.32/4,267.40 = 1,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.32x = 4,267.40 × 1,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.32x = 7,152,247.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,247.75/3,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.91

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