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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.54, 6,238.42 and 1,967.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.54, 6,238.42 and 1,967.09 is: 2,950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.54 : 6,238.42 = 1,967.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.54/6,238.42 = 1,967.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.54x = 6,238.42 × 1,967.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.54x = 12,271,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,271,497.49/4,158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.91

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