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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.72, 4,290.09 and 1,692.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.72, 4,290.09 and 1,692.42 is: 2,335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.72 : 4,290.09 = 1,692.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.72/4,290.09 = 1,692.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.72x = 4,290.09 × 1,692.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.72x = 7,260,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,260,634.12/3,108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.57

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