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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.63, 6,245.44 and 2,431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.63, 6,245.44 and 2,431.04 is: 3,646.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.63 : 6,245.44 = 2,431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.63/6,245.44 = 2,431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.63x = 6,245.44 × 2,431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.63x = 15,182,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,182,923.99/4,163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.56

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