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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,271.04, 6,412.50 and 2,192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,271.04, 6,412.50 and 2,192.52 is: 3,291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,271.04 : 6,412.50 = 2,192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,271.04/6,412.50 = 2,192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,271.04x = 6,412.50 × 2,192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,271.04x = 14,059,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,059,534.50/4,271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.83

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