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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.81, 6,141.63 and 2,243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.81, 6,141.63 and 2,243.58 is: 3,366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.81 : 6,141.63 = 2,243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.81/6,141.63 = 2,243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.81x = 6,141.63 × 2,243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.81x = 13,779,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,779,238.24/4,092.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.69

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