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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.48, 4,277.93 and 2,392.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.48, 4,277.93 and 2,392.71 is: 3,299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.48 : 4,277.93 = 2,392.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.48/4,277.93 = 2,392.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.48x = 4,277.93 × 2,392.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.48x = 10,235,833.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,235,833.93/3,102.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.24

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