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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.63, 4,267.85 and 1,695.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.63, 4,267.85 and 1,695.38 is: 2,339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.63 : 4,267.85 = 1,695.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.63/4,267.85 = 1,695.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.63x = 4,267.85 × 1,695.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.63x = 7,235,597.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,235,597.72/3,092.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.63

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