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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.56, 6,042.98 and 1,692.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.56, 6,042.98 and 1,692.83 is: 2,537.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.56 : 6,042.98 = 1,692.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.56/6,042.98 = 1,692.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.56x = 6,042.98 × 1,692.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.56x = 10,229,737.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,229,737.83/4,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.41

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