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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.80, 6,233.10 and 2,512.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.80, 6,233.10 and 2,512.45 is: 3,763.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.80 : 6,233.10 = 2,512.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.80/6,233.10 = 2,512.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.80x = 6,233.10 × 2,512.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.80x = 15,660,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,660,352.10/4,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.78

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