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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.71, 6,139.97 and 1,495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.71, 6,139.97 and 1,495.64 is: 2,243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.71 : 6,139.97 = 1,495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.71/6,139.97 = 1,495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.71x = 6,139.97 × 1,495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.71x = 9,183,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183,146.55/4,092.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.78

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