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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.35, 6,246.62 and 2,083.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.35, 6,246.62 and 2,083.42 is: 3,125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.35 : 6,246.62 = 2,083.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.35/6,246.62 = 2,083.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.35x = 6,246.62 × 2,083.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.35x = 13,014,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,014,338.24/4,163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.93

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