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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.63, 6,137.64 and 1,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.63, 6,137.64 and 1,626.72 is: 2,439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.63 : 6,137.64 = 1,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.63/6,137.64 = 1,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.63x = 6,137.64 × 1,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.63x = 9,984,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,984,221.74/4,092.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.56

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