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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.42, 6,240.40 and 1,694.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.42, 6,240.40 and 1,694.57 is: 2,541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.42 : 6,240.40 = 1,694.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.42/6,240.40 = 1,694.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.42x = 6,240.40 × 1,694.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.42x = 10,574,759.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,574,759.19/4,161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.14

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