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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.32, 6,131.14 and 2,486.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.32, 6,131.14 and 2,486.55 is: 3,725.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.32 : 6,131.14 = 2,486.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.32/6,131.14 = 2,486.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.32x = 6,131.14 × 2,486.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.32x = 15,245,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245,355.51/4,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.36

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