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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.92, 6,216.50 and 2,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.92, 6,216.50 and 2,061.68 is: 3,091.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.92 : 6,216.50 = 2,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.92/6,216.50 = 2,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.92x = 6,216.50 × 2,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.92x = 12,816,433.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,816,433.72/4,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.34

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