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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.74, 5,649.06 and 2,522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.74, 5,649.06 and 2,522.14 is: 3,481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.74 : 5,649.06 = 2,522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.74/5,649.06 = 2,522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.74x = 5,649.06 × 2,522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.74x = 14,247,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,247,720.19/4,092.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.22

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