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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.48, 6,184.68 and 2,392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.48, 6,184.68 and 2,392.56 is: 3,589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.48 : 6,184.68 = 2,392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.48/6,184.68 = 2,392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.48x = 6,184.68 × 2,392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.48x = 14,797,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,797,217.98/4,122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.40

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