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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.46, 4,267.61 and 1,695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.46, 4,267.61 and 1,695.21 is: 2,339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.46 : 4,267.61 = 1,695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.46/4,267.61 = 1,695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.46x = 4,267.61 × 1,695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.46x = 7,234,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234,486.67/3,092.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.40

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