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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.81, 4,268.09 and 1,695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.81, 4,268.09 and 1,695.56 is: 2,339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.81 : 4,268.09 = 1,695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.81/4,268.09 = 1,695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.81x = 4,268.09 × 1,695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.81x = 7,236,804.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,236,804.87/3,092.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.88

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