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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092, 5,647.95 and 2,324.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092, 5,647.95 and 2,324.58 is: 3,208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092 : 5,647.95 = 2,324.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092/5,647.95 = 2,324.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092x = 5,647.95 × 2,324.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092x = 13,129,111.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,129,111.61/4,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.48

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