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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.81, 6,219.62 and 3,792.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.81, 6,219.62 and 3,792.85 is: 5,673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.81 : 6,219.62 = 3,792.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.81/6,219.62 = 3,792.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.81x = 6,219.62 × 3,792.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.81x = 23,590,065.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590,065.43/4,157.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.68

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