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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.25, 6,243.43 and 1,696.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.25, 6,243.43 and 1,696.69 is: 2,545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.25 : 6,243.43 = 1,696.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.25/6,243.43 = 1,696.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.25x = 6,243.43 × 1,696.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.25x = 10,593,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,593,165.25/4,161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.67

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