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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.51, 6,237.81 and 1,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.51, 6,237.81 and 1,966.59 is: 2,950.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.51 : 6,237.81 = 1,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.51/6,237.81 = 1,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.51x = 6,237.81 × 1,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.51x = 12,267,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,267,214.77/4,157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.62

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