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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.36, 4,267.70 and 1,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.36, 4,267.70 and 1,695.24 is: 2,339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.36 : 4,267.70 = 1,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.36/4,267.70 = 1,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.36x = 4,267.70 × 1,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.36x = 7,234,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234,775.75/3,092.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.56

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