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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.72, 4,637.45 and 2,214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.72, 4,637.45 and 2,214.68 is: 3,320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.72 : 4,637.45 = 2,214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.72/4,637.45 = 2,214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.72x = 4,637.45 × 2,214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.72x = 10,270,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270,450.12/3,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.85

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