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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092, 6,139.88 and 2,534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092, 6,139.88 and 2,534.44 is: 3,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092 : 6,139.88 = 2,534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092/6,139.88 = 2,534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092x = 6,139.88 × 2,534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092x = 15,561,157.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,561,157.47/4,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.82

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