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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.90, 6,242.73 and 1,696.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.90, 6,242.73 and 1,696.11 is: 2,544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.90 : 6,242.73 = 1,696.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.90/6,242.73 = 1,696.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.90x = 6,242.73 × 1,696.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.90x = 10,588,356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,588,356.78/4,161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.12

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