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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.85, 4,263.29 and 2,343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.85, 4,263.29 and 2,343.81 is: 3,230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.85 : 4,263.29 = 2,343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.85/4,263.29 = 2,343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.85x = 4,263.29 × 2,343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.85x = 9,992,330.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,992,330.02/3,092.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.78

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