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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.58, 6,257.42 and 2,092.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.58, 6,257.42 and 2,092.10 is: 3,136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.58 : 6,257.42 = 2,092.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.58/6,257.42 = 2,092.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.58x = 6,257.42 × 2,092.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.58x = 13,091,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,091,148.38/4,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.67

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