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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.92, 6,193.42 and 2,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.92, 6,193.42 and 2,569.20 is: 3,855.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.92 : 6,193.42 = 2,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.92/6,193.42 = 2,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.92x = 6,193.42 × 2,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.92x = 15,912,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,912,134.66/4,126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.69

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