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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.61, 6,154.98 and 2,892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.61, 6,154.98 and 2,892.26 is: 3,991.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.61 : 6,154.98 = 2,892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.61/6,154.98 = 2,892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.61x = 6,154.98 × 2,892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.61x = 17,801,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,801,802.45/4,459.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.78

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