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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.50, 4,267.74 and 1,695.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.50, 4,267.74 and 1,695.34 is: 2,339.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.50 : 4,267.74 = 1,695.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.50/4,267.74 = 1,695.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.50x = 4,267.74 × 1,695.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.50x = 7,235,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,235,270.33/3,092.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.62

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