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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.48, 6,139.02 and 1,460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.48, 6,139.02 and 1,460.52 is: 2,190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.48 : 6,139.02 = 1,460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.48/6,139.02 = 1,460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.48x = 6,139.02 × 1,460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.48x = 8,966,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966,161.49/4,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.89

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