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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.45, 4,289.76 and 1,692.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.45, 4,289.76 and 1,692.24 is: 2,335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.45 : 4,289.76 = 1,692.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.45/4,289.76 = 1,692.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.45x = 4,289.76 × 1,692.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.45x = 7,259,303.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,259,303.46/3,108.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.35

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