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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.69, 6,258.51 and 2,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.69, 6,258.51 and 2,092.80 is: 3,138.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.69 : 6,258.51 = 2,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.69/6,258.51 = 2,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.69x = 6,258.51 × 2,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.69x = 13,097,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,097,809.73/4,173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.18

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