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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.84, 4,268.29 and 1,766.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.84, 4,268.29 and 1,766.97 is: 2,438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.84 : 4,268.29 = 1,766.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.84/4,268.29 = 1,766.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.84x = 4,268.29 × 1,766.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.84x = 7,541,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541,940.38/3,092.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.52

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