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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.62, 6,237.98 and 2,077.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.62, 6,237.98 and 2,077.52 is: 3,114.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.62 : 6,237.98 = 2,077.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.62/6,237.98 = 2,077.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.62x = 6,237.98 × 2,077.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.62x = 12,959,486.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,959,486.63/4,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.05

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