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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.52, 4,267.62 and 1,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.52, 4,267.62 and 1,695.24 is: 2,339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.52 : 4,267.62 = 1,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.52/4,267.62 = 1,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.52x = 4,267.62 × 1,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.52x = 7,234,640.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234,640.13/3,092.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.40

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