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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.40, 6,143.96 and 2,429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.40, 6,143.96 and 2,429.56 is: 3,647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.40 : 6,143.96 = 2,429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.40/6,143.96 = 2,429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.40x = 6,143.96 × 2,429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.40x = 14,927,119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,927,119.46/4,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.52

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