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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.43, 6,241.86 and 2,079.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.43, 6,241.86 and 2,079.92 is: 3,121.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.43 : 6,241.86 = 2,079.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.43/6,241.86 = 2,079.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.43x = 6,241.86 × 2,079.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.43x = 12,982,569.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,982,569.45/4,158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.99

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