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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.20, 6,441.72 and 3,683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.20, 6,441.72 and 3,683.08 is: 5,527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.20 : 6,441.72 = 3,683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.20/6,441.72 = 3,683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.20x = 6,441.72 × 3,683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.20x = 23,725,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,725,370.10/4,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.55

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