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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.80, 6,245.70 and 2,408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.80, 6,245.70 and 2,408.80 is: 3,613.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.80 : 6,245.70 = 2,408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.80/6,245.70 = 2,408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.80x = 6,245.70 × 2,408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.80x = 15,044,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044,642.16/4,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.20

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