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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.28, 6,239.83 and 1,386.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.28, 6,239.83 and 1,386.97 is: 2,079.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.28 : 6,239.83 = 1,386.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.28/6,239.83 = 1,386.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.28x = 6,239.83 × 1,386.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.28x = 8,654,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,654,457.02/4,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.76

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