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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.59, 6,492.42 and 2,137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.59, 6,492.42 and 2,137.46 is: 3,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.59 : 6,492.42 = 2,137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.59/6,492.42 = 2,137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.59x = 6,492.42 × 2,137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.59x = 13,877,255.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,877,255.59/4,329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.22

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