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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.48, 7,633.86 and 2,166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.48, 7,633.86 and 2,166.76 is: 3,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.48 : 7,633.86 = 2,166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.48/7,633.86 = 2,166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.48x = 7,633.86 × 2,166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.48x = 16,540,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540,742.49/5,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.07

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