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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.93, 6,244.40 and 2,085.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.93, 6,244.40 and 2,085.48 is: 3,128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.93 : 6,244.40 = 2,085.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.93/6,244.40 = 2,085.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.93x = 6,244.40 × 2,085.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.93x = 13,022,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,022,576.50/4,162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.22

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