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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.46, 4,265.91 and 2,656.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.46, 4,265.91 and 2,656.14 is: 3,664.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.46 : 4,265.91 = 2,656.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.46/4,265.91 = 2,656.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.46x = 4,265.91 × 2,656.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.46x = 11,330,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,330,854.19/3,092.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.03

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