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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.79, 6,136.43 and 2,429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.79, 6,136.43 and 2,429.72 is: 3,641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.79 : 6,136.43 = 2,429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.79/6,136.43 = 2,429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.79x = 6,136.43 × 2,429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.79x = 14,909,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,909,772.91/4,094.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.15

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