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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.46, 4,268.73 and 2,095.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.46, 4,268.73 and 2,095.75 is: 2,892.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.46 : 4,268.73 = 2,095.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.46/4,268.73 = 2,095.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.46x = 4,268.73 × 2,095.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.46x = 8,946,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,946,190.90/3,092.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.90

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