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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.70, 6,237.93 and 2,516.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.70, 6,237.93 and 2,516.91 is: 3,773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.70 : 6,237.93 = 2,516.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.70/6,237.93 = 2,516.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.70x = 6,237.93 × 2,516.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.70x = 15,700,308.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,700,308.40/4,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.48

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