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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.90, 6,238.61 and 1,695.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.90, 6,238.61 and 1,695.06 is: 2,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.90 : 6,238.61 = 1,695.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.90/6,238.61 = 1,695.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.90x = 6,238.61 × 1,695.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.90x = 10,574,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,574,809.79/4,160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.47

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