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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.28, 5,650.80 and 2,602.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.28, 5,650.80 and 2,602.72 is: 3,593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.28 : 5,650.80 = 2,602.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.28/5,650.80 = 2,602.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.28x = 5,650.80 × 2,602.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.28x = 14,707,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,707,450.18/4,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.95

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