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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.48, 6,235.52 and 2,081.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.48, 6,235.52 and 2,081.08 is: 3,119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.48 : 6,235.52 = 2,081.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.48/6,235.52 = 2,081.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.48x = 6,235.52 × 2,081.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.48x = 12,976,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,976,615.96/4,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.02

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