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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.93, 6,196.68 and 1,665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.93, 6,196.68 and 1,665.76 is: 2,498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.93 : 6,196.68 = 1,665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.93/6,196.68 = 1,665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.93x = 6,196.68 × 1,665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.93x = 10,322,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,322,181.68/4,130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.75

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