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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.88, 6,257.50 and 2,092.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.88, 6,257.50 and 2,092.76 is: 3,137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.88 : 6,257.50 = 2,092.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.88/6,257.50 = 2,092.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.88x = 6,257.50 × 2,092.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.88x = 13,095,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,095,445.70/4,173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.48

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