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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.96, 6,241.81 and 1,663.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.96, 6,241.81 and 1,663.03 is: 2,494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.96 : 6,241.81 = 1,663.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.96/6,241.81 = 1,663.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.96x = 6,241.81 × 1,663.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.96x = 10,380,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,380,317.28/4,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.09

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