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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.61, 6,133.77 and 2,218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.61, 6,133.77 and 2,218.43 is: 3,324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.61 : 6,133.77 = 2,218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.61/6,133.77 = 2,218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.61x = 6,133.77 × 2,218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.61x = 13,607,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,607,339.38/4,092.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.86

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