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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.63, 5,741.61 and 2,481.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.63, 5,741.61 and 2,481.90 is: 3,424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.63 : 5,741.61 = 2,481.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.63/5,741.61 = 2,481.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.63x = 5,741.61 × 2,481.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.63x = 14,250,101.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,101.86/4,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.16

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