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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.41, 6,197.40 and 1,666.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.41, 6,197.40 and 1,666.25 is: 2,499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.41 : 6,197.40 = 1,666.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.41/6,197.40 = 1,666.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.41x = 6,197.40 × 1,666.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.41x = 10,326,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,326,409.42/4,131.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.49

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