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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.16, 5,647.83 and 2,499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.16, 5,647.83 and 2,499.16 is: 3,449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.16 : 5,647.83 = 2,499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.16/5,647.83 = 2,499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.16x = 5,647.83 × 2,499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.16x = 14,114,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,114,830.82/4,092.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.24

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