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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.42, 6,246.70 and 2,607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.42, 6,246.70 and 2,607.02 is: 3,914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.42 : 6,246.70 = 2,607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.42/6,246.70 = 2,607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.42x = 6,246.70 × 2,607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.42x = 16,285,271.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,285,271.83/4,160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.33

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