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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.97, 6,242.40 and 1,239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.97, 6,242.40 and 1,239.03 is: 1,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.97 : 6,242.40 = 1,239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.97/6,242.40 = 1,239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.97x = 6,242.40 × 1,239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.97x = 7,734,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,734,520.87/4,160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.83

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