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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.38, 6,244.98 and 1,971.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.38, 6,244.98 and 1,971.54 is: 2,955.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.38 : 6,244.98 = 1,971.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.38/6,244.98 = 1,971.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.38x = 6,244.98 × 1,971.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.38x = 12,312,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,312,227.87/4,165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.85

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