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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.06, 6,211.64 and 1,642.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.06, 6,211.64 and 1,642.86 is: 2,464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.06 : 6,211.64 = 1,642.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.06/6,211.64 = 1,642.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.06x = 6,211.64 × 1,642.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.06x = 10,204,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204,854.89/4,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.31

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