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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.03, 6,243.46 and 2,081.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.03, 6,243.46 and 2,081.92 is: 3,120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.03 : 6,243.46 = 2,081.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.03/6,243.46 = 2,081.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.03x = 6,243.46 × 2,081.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.03x = 12,998,347.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,998,347.82/4,165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.83

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