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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.73, 6,259.10 and 2,092.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.73, 6,259.10 and 2,092.65 is: 3,138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.73 : 6,259.10 = 2,092.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.73/6,259.10 = 2,092.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.73x = 6,259.10 × 2,092.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.73x = 13,098,095.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,098,095.15/4,172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.98

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