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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.71, 4,266.89 and 1,765.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.71, 4,266.89 and 1,765.46 is: 2,435.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.71 : 4,266.89 = 1,765.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.71/4,266.89 = 1,765.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.71x = 4,266.89 × 1,765.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.71x = 7,533,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533,023.62/3,092.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.74

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