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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.64, 6,139.88 and 2,242.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.64, 6,139.88 and 2,242.81 is: 3,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.64 : 6,139.88 = 2,242.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.64/6,139.88 = 2,242.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.64x = 6,139.88 × 2,242.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.64x = 13,770,584.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,770,584.26/4,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.72

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