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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.96, 4,269.84 and 2,016.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.96, 4,269.84 and 2,016.72 is: 2,784.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.96 : 4,269.84 = 2,016.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.96/4,269.84 = 2,016.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.96x = 4,269.84 × 2,016.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.96x = 8,611,071.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,611,071.72/3,092.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.09

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