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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.46, 6,209.36 and 1,676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.46, 6,209.36 and 1,676.28 is: 2,512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.46 : 6,209.36 = 1,676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.46/6,209.36 = 1,676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.46x = 6,209.36 × 1,676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.46x = 10,408,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,408,625.98/4,142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.67

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