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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.52, 6,238.56 and 2,083.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.52, 6,238.56 and 2,083.11 is: 3,122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.52 : 6,238.56 = 2,083.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.52/6,238.56 = 2,083.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.52x = 6,238.56 × 2,083.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.52x = 12,995,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,995,606.72/4,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.06

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