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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.59, 6,140.40 and 2,450.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.59, 6,140.40 and 2,450.29 is: 3,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.59 : 6,140.40 = 2,450.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.59/6,140.40 = 2,450.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.59x = 6,140.40 × 2,450.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.59x = 15,045,730.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045,730.01/4,092.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.33

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