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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.20, 4,985.40 and 2,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.20, 4,985.40 and 2,092.40 is: 3,135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.20 : 4,985.40 = 2,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.20/4,985.40 = 2,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.20x = 4,985.40 × 2,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.20x = 10,431,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,431,450.96/3,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.20

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