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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.15, 6,237.14 and 1,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.15, 6,237.14 and 1,966.31 is: 2,948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.15 : 6,237.14 = 1,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.15/6,237.14 = 1,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.15x = 6,237.14 × 1,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.15x = 12,264,140.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,264,140.92/4,160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.01

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