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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.51, 6,203.43 and 2,161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.51, 6,203.43 and 2,161.92 is: 3,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.51 : 6,203.43 = 2,161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.51/6,203.43 = 2,161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.51x = 6,203.43 × 2,161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.51x = 13,411,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,411,319.39/4,137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.40

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