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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.74, 6,141.79 and 2,245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.74, 6,141.79 and 2,245.15 is: 3,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.74 : 6,141.79 = 2,245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.74/6,141.79 = 2,245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.74x = 6,141.79 × 2,245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.74x = 13,789,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,789,230.08/4,092.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.20

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