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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.60, 4,268.46 and 2,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.60, 4,268.46 and 2,044.76 is: 2,822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.60 : 4,268.46 = 2,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.60/4,268.46 = 2,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.60x = 4,268.46 × 2,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.60x = 8,727,976.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,727,976.27/3,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.21

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