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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.64, 5,649.70 and 2,415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.64, 5,649.70 and 2,415.14 is: 3,333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.64 : 5,649.70 = 2,415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.64/5,649.70 = 2,415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.64x = 5,649.70 × 2,415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.64x = 13,644,816.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,644,816.46/4,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.99

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