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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.08, 6,244.20 and 2,529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.08, 6,244.20 and 2,529.12 is: 3,794.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.08 : 6,244.20 = 2,529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.08/6,244.20 = 2,529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.08x = 6,244.20 × 2,529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.08x = 15,792,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,792,331.10/4,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.34

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