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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.22, 6,245.16 and 2,081.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.22, 6,245.16 and 2,081.14 is: 3,123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.22 : 6,245.16 = 2,081.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.22/6,245.16 = 2,081.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.22x = 6,245.16 × 2,081.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.22x = 12,997,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,997,052.28/4,161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.38

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