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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.91, 6,137.66 and 2,530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.91, 6,137.66 and 2,530.62 is: 3,794.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.91 : 6,137.66 = 2,530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.91/6,137.66 = 2,530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.91x = 6,137.66 × 2,530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.91x = 15,532,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,532,091.48/4,092.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.88

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