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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.46, 4,266.72 and 2,427.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.46, 4,266.72 and 2,427.26 is: 3,348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.46 : 4,266.72 = 2,427.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.46/4,266.72 = 2,427.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.46x = 4,266.72 × 2,427.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.46x = 10,356,417.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,356,417.45/3,092.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.93

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