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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.61, 4,266.55 and 2,149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.61, 4,266.55 and 2,149.16 is: 2,964.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.61 : 4,266.55 = 2,149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.61/4,266.55 = 2,149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.61x = 4,266.55 × 2,149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.61x = 9,169,485.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,169,485.91/3,092.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.97

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