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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.45, 6,241.62 and 1,696.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.45, 6,241.62 and 1,696.29 is: 2,544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.45 : 6,241.62 = 1,696.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.45/6,241.62 = 1,696.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.45x = 6,241.62 × 1,696.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.45x = 10,587,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,587,597.59/4,161.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.21

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