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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.95, 6,246.99 and 1,941.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.95, 6,246.99 and 1,941.39 is: 2,913.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.95 : 6,246.99 = 1,941.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.95/6,246.99 = 1,941.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.95x = 6,246.99 × 1,941.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.95x = 12,127,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,127,843.92/4,162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.28

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