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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.03, 4,290.47 and 1,692.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.03, 4,290.47 and 1,692.72 is: 2,335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.03 : 4,290.47 = 1,692.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.03/4,290.47 = 1,692.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.03x = 4,290.47 × 1,692.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.03x = 7,262,576.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,262,576.03/3,109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.97

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