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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.62, 6,273.81 and 2,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.62, 6,273.81 and 2,432.76 is: 3,640.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.62 : 6,273.81 = 2,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.62/6,273.81 = 2,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.62x = 6,273.81 × 2,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.62x = 15,262,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,262,674.02/4,192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.37

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