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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.76, 4,267.92 and 1,695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.76, 4,267.92 and 1,695.48 is: 2,339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.76 : 4,267.92 = 1,695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.76/4,267.92 = 1,695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.76x = 4,267.92 × 1,695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.76x = 7,236,173.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,236,173.00/3,092.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.71

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