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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.69, 6,140.87 and 2,144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.69, 6,140.87 and 2,144.45 is: 3,217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.69 : 6,140.87 = 2,144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.69/6,140.87 = 2,144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.69x = 6,140.87 × 2,144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.69x = 13,168,747.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,168,747.24/4,092.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.63

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