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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.20, 6,681.08 and 2,492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.20, 6,681.08 and 2,492.27 is: 3,738.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.20 : 6,681.08 = 2,492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.20/6,681.08 = 2,492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.20x = 6,681.08 × 2,492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.20x = 16,651,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,651,078.18/4,454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.29

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