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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.92, 6,246.66 and 2,215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.92, 6,246.66 and 2,215.76 is: 3,325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.92 : 6,246.66 = 2,215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.92/6,246.66 = 2,215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.92x = 6,246.66 × 2,215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.92x = 13,841,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,841,099.36/4,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.65

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