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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.51, 6,239.19 and 2,517.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.51, 6,239.19 and 2,517.66 is: 3,774.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.51 : 6,239.19 = 2,517.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.51/6,239.19 = 2,517.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.51x = 6,239.19 × 2,517.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.51x = 15,708,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,708,159.10/4,161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.63

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