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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.92, 6,009.76 and 2,492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.92, 6,009.76 and 2,492.16 is: 3,439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.92 : 6,009.76 = 2,492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.92/6,009.76 = 2,492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.92x = 6,009.76 × 2,492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.92x = 14,977,283.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,977,283.48/4,353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.95

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