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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.68, 6,244.02 and 2,085.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.68, 6,244.02 and 2,085.23 is: 3,127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.68 : 6,244.02 = 2,085.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.68/6,244.02 = 2,085.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.68x = 6,244.02 × 2,085.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.68x = 13,020,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,020,233.43/4,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.85

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