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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.20, 6,235.80 and 2,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.20, 6,235.80 and 2,083.60 is: 3,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.20 : 6,235.80 = 2,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.20/6,235.80 = 2,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.20x = 6,235.80 × 2,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.20x = 12,992,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,992,912.88/4,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.40

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