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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.38, 4,267.50 and 1,766.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.38, 4,267.50 and 1,766.12 is: 2,437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.38 : 4,267.50 = 1,766.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.38/4,267.50 = 1,766.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.38x = 4,267.50 × 1,766.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.38x = 7,536,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,536,917.10/3,092.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.25

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