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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.64, 6,245.88 and 2,082.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.64, 6,245.88 and 2,082.56 is: 3,124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.64 : 6,245.88 = 2,082.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.64/6,245.88 = 2,082.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.64x = 6,245.88 × 2,082.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.64x = 13,007,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,007,419.85/4,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.80

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