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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.73, 4,267.98 and 1,676.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.73, 4,267.98 and 1,676.45 is: 2,313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.73 : 4,267.98 = 1,676.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.73/4,267.98 = 1,676.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.73x = 4,267.98 × 1,676.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.73x = 7,155,033.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155,033.73/3,092.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.50

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