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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.95, 4,985.76 and 2,092.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.95, 4,985.76 and 2,092.23 is: 3,144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.95 : 4,985.76 = 2,092.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.95/4,985.76 = 2,092.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.95x = 4,985.76 × 2,092.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.95x = 10,431,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,431,356.64/3,316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.86

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