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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.31, 4,869.47 and 2,092.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.31, 4,869.47 and 2,092.87 is: 3,139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.31 : 4,869.47 = 2,092.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.31/4,869.47 = 2,092.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.31x = 4,869.47 × 2,092.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.31x = 10,191,157.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,191,157.21/3,246.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.31

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