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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.78, 4,290.22 and 1,692.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.78, 4,290.22 and 1,692.52 is: 2,335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.78 : 4,290.22 = 1,692.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.78/4,290.22 = 1,692.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.78x = 4,290.22 × 1,692.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.78x = 7,261,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,253.24/3,108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.73

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