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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.66, 6,237.02 and 2,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.66, 6,237.02 and 2,054.44 is: 3,078.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.66 : 6,237.02 = 2,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.66/6,237.02 = 2,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.66x = 6,237.02 × 2,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.66x = 12,813,573.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,813,573.10/4,161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.96

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