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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,164.08, 6,241 and 2,625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,164.08, 6,241 and 2,625.52 is: 3,935.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,164.08 : 6,241 = 2,625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,164.08/6,241 = 2,625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,164.08x = 6,241 × 2,625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,164.08x = 16,385,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,385,870.32/4,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.05

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