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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.42, 6,247.59 and 1,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.42, 6,247.59 and 1,975.54 is: 2,963.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.42 : 6,247.59 = 1,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.42/6,247.59 = 1,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.42x = 6,247.59 × 1,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.42x = 12,342,363.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,342,363.95/4,165.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.05

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