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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.42, 6,160.65 and 2,468.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.42, 6,160.65 and 2,468.71 is: 3,696.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.42 : 6,160.65 = 2,468.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.42/6,160.65 = 2,468.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.42x = 6,160.65 × 2,468.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.42x = 15,208,858.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208,858.26/4,114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.48

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