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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.62, 6,233.48 and 2,074.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.62, 6,233.48 and 2,074.51 is: 3,109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.62 : 6,233.48 = 2,074.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.62/6,233.48 = 2,074.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.62x = 6,233.48 × 2,074.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.62x = 12,931,427.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,931,427.63/4,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.55

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