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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.58, 6,242.31 and 1,041.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.58, 6,242.31 and 1,041.57 is: 1,562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.58 : 6,242.31 = 1,041.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.58/6,242.31 = 1,041.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.58x = 6,242.31 × 1,041.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.58x = 6,501,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,501,797.62/4,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.34

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