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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.54, 4,267.70 and 1,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.54, 4,267.70 and 1,676.24 is: 2,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.54 : 4,267.70 = 1,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.54/4,267.70 = 1,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.54x = 4,267.70 × 1,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.54x = 7,153,666.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,666.01/3,092.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.20

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