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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,111.45, 6,161.96 and 2,630.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,111.45, 6,161.96 and 2,630.09 is: 3,941.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,111.45 : 6,161.96 = 2,630.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,111.45/6,161.96 = 2,630.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,111.45x = 6,161.96 × 2,630.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,111.45x = 16,206,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,206,531.36/4,111.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.81

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