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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.50, 6,245.55 and 2,112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.50, 6,245.55 and 2,112.82 is: 3,171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.50 : 6,245.55 = 2,112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.50/6,245.55 = 2,112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.50x = 6,245.55 × 2,112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.50x = 13,195,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,195,722.95/4,160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.67

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