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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.96, 6,139.39 and 2,449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.96, 6,139.39 and 2,449.96 is: 3,674.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.96 : 6,139.39 = 2,449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.96/6,139.39 = 2,449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.96x = 6,139.39 × 2,449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.96x = 15,041,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041,253.80/4,092.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.91

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