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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.22, 6,062.67 and 2,592.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.22, 6,062.67 and 2,592.78 is: 3,887.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.22 : 6,062.67 = 2,592.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.22/6,062.67 = 2,592.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.22x = 6,062.67 × 2,592.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.22x = 15,719,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,719,169.52/4,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.78

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