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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.15, 4,293.25 and 1,992.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.15, 4,293.25 and 1,992.19 is: 2,748.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.15 : 4,293.25 = 1,992.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.15/4,293.25 = 1,992.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.15x = 4,293.25 × 1,992.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.15x = 8,552,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,552,969.72/3,112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.25

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