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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.41, 4,266.45 and 1,747.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.41, 4,266.45 and 1,747.85 is: 2,411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.41 : 4,266.45 = 1,747.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.41/4,266.45 = 1,747.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.41x = 4,266.45 × 1,747.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.41x = 7,457,114.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457,114.63/3,092.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.43

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