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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.88, 5,647.93 and 2,414.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.88, 5,647.93 and 2,414.81 is: 3,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.88 : 5,647.93 = 2,414.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.88/5,647.93 = 2,414.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.88x = 5,647.93 × 2,414.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.88x = 13,638,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,638,685.93/4,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.30

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