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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.24, 6,241.46 and 2,079.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.24, 6,241.46 and 2,079.54 is: 3,119.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.24 : 6,241.46 = 2,079.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.24/6,241.46 = 2,079.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.24x = 6,241.46 × 2,079.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.24x = 12,979,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,979,355.33/4,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.11

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