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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.51, 6,138.77 and 1,626.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.51, 6,138.77 and 1,626.67 is: 2,440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.51 : 6,138.77 = 1,626.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.51/6,138.77 = 1,626.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.51x = 6,138.77 × 1,626.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.51x = 9,985,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,985,753.00/4,092.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.01

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