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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.85, 5,646.83 and 2,521.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.85, 5,646.83 and 2,521.86 is: 3,479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.85 : 5,646.83 = 2,521.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.85/5,646.83 = 2,521.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.85x = 5,646.83 × 2,521.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.85x = 14,240,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,240,500.35/4,092.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.36

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