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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.30, 6,244.86 and 2,521.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.30, 6,244.86 and 2,521.46 is: 3,780.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.30 : 6,244.86 = 2,521.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.30/6,244.86 = 2,521.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.30x = 6,244.86 × 2,521.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.30x = 15,746,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746,164.70/4,165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.32

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