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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.08, 6,245.70 and 2,530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.08, 6,245.70 and 2,530.12 is: 3,795.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.08 : 6,245.70 = 2,530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.08/6,245.70 = 2,530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.08x = 6,245.70 × 2,530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.08x = 15,802,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802,370.48/4,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.84

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