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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,153.17, 6,231.74 and 2,592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,153.17, 6,231.74 and 2,592.75 is: 3,890.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,153.17 : 6,231.74 = 2,592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,153.17/6,231.74 = 2,592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,153.17x = 6,231.74 × 2,592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,153.17x = 16,157,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,157,330.92/4,153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.36

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