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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.42, 6,231.72 and 1,961.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.42, 6,231.72 and 1,961.82 is: 2,944.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.42 : 6,231.72 = 1,961.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.42/6,231.72 = 1,961.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.42x = 6,231.72 × 1,961.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.42x = 12,225,512.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,225,512.93/4,152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.19

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