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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.56, 6,419.68 and 2,092.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.56, 6,419.68 and 2,092.48 is: 3,136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.56 : 6,419.68 = 2,092.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.56/6,419.68 = 2,092.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.56x = 6,419.68 × 2,092.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.56x = 13,433,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,433,052.01/4,282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.69

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