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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,106.42, 6,161.16 and 2,464.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,106.42, 6,161.16 and 2,464.14 is: 3,697.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,106.42 : 6,161.16 = 2,464.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,106.42/6,161.16 = 2,464.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,106.42x = 6,161.16 × 2,464.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,106.42x = 15,181,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181,948.48/4,106.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.13

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