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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.96, 4,268.40 and 1,695.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.96, 4,268.40 and 1,695.80 is: 2,340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.96 : 4,268.40 = 1,695.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.96/4,268.40 = 1,695.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.96x = 4,268.40 × 1,695.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.96x = 7,238,352.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,352.72/3,092.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.27

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