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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.22, 6,237.66 and 1,967.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.22, 6,237.66 and 1,967.52 is: 2,952.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.22 : 6,237.66 = 1,967.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.22/6,237.66 = 1,967.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.22x = 6,237.66 × 1,967.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.22x = 12,272,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,272,720.80/4,157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.15

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