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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.28, 7,641.41 and 2,462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.28, 7,641.41 and 2,462.48 is: 3,695.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.28 : 7,641.41 = 2,462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.28/7,641.41 = 2,462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.28x = 7,641.41 × 2,462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.28x = 18,816,768.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,816,768.78/5,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.16

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