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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.76, 6,237.80 and 2,403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.76, 6,237.80 and 2,403.75 is: 3,603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.76 : 6,237.80 = 2,403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.76/6,237.80 = 2,403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.76x = 6,237.80 × 2,403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.76x = 14,994,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,994,111.75/4,160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.70

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