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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.91, 6,166.49 and 2,031.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.91, 6,166.49 and 2,031.62 is: 3,046.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.91 : 6,166.49 = 2,031.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.91/6,166.49 = 2,031.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.91x = 6,166.49 × 2,031.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.91x = 12,527,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,527,923.42/4,112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.00

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