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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.30, 4,725.45 and 1,692.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.30, 4,725.45 and 1,692.30 is: 2,538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.30 : 4,725.45 = 1,692.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.30/4,725.45 = 1,692.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.30x = 4,725.45 × 1,692.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.30x = 7,996,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,996,879.04/3,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.45

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