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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.58, 6,258.33 and 2,092.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.58, 6,258.33 and 2,092.23 is: 3,138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.58 : 6,258.33 = 2,092.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.58/6,258.33 = 2,092.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.58x = 6,258.33 × 2,092.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.58x = 13,093,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,093,865.78/4,172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.07

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