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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.62, 6,229.44 and 2,580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.62, 6,229.44 and 2,580.60 is: 3,861.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.62 : 6,229.44 = 2,580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.62/6,229.44 = 2,580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.62x = 6,229.44 × 2,580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.62x = 16,075,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,075,692.86/4,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.92

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