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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.59, 4,644.42 and 2,272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.59, 4,644.42 and 2,272.51 is: 3,412.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.59 : 4,644.42 = 2,272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.59/4,644.42 = 2,272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.59x = 4,644.42 × 2,272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.59x = 10,554,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,554,490.89/3,092.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.83

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