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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.66, 6,056.77 and 2,192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.66, 6,056.77 and 2,192.59 is: 3,284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.66 : 6,056.77 = 2,192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.66/6,056.77 = 2,192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.66x = 6,056.77 × 2,192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.66x = 13,280,044.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,280,044.27/4,042.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.98

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