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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112, 6,161.82 and 2,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112, 6,161.82 and 2,466.72 is: 3,696.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112 : 6,161.82 = 2,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112/6,161.82 = 2,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112x = 6,161.82 × 2,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112x = 15,199,484.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,199,484.63/4,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.37

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