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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.88, 4,627.68 and 2,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.88, 4,627.68 and 2,170.24 is: 3,247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.88 : 4,627.68 = 2,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.88/4,627.68 = 2,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.88x = 4,627.68 × 2,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.88x = 10,043,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,043,176.24/3,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.19

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