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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.41, 6,212.65 and 2,657.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.41, 6,212.65 and 2,657.14 is: 3,985.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.41 : 6,212.65 = 2,657.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.41/6,212.65 = 2,657.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.41x = 6,212.65 × 2,657.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.41x = 16,507,874.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,507,874.18/4,142.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.09

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