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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.64, 4,268.64 and 2,099.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.64, 4,268.64 and 2,099.58 is: 2,897.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.64 : 4,268.64 = 2,099.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.64/4,268.64 = 2,099.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.64x = 4,268.64 × 2,099.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.64x = 8,962,351.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962,351.17/3,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.96

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