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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.26, 6,241.68 and 2,580.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.26, 6,241.68 and 2,580.14 is: 3,870.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.26 : 6,241.68 = 2,580.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.26/6,241.68 = 2,580.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.26x = 6,241.68 × 2,580.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.26x = 16,104,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104,408.24/4,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.08

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