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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.48, 6,282.06 and 2,729.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.48, 6,282.06 and 2,729.32 is: 4,092.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.48 : 6,282.06 = 2,729.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.48/6,282.06 = 2,729.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.48x = 6,282.06 × 2,729.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.48x = 17,145,752.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145,752.00/4,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.57

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