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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.97, 6,242.90 and 1,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.97, 6,242.90 and 1,041.96 is: 1,562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.97 : 6,242.90 = 1,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.97/6,242.90 = 1,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.97x = 6,242.90 × 1,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.97x = 6,504,846.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,504,846.87/4,161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.93

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