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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.67, 6,245.39 and 2,521.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.67, 6,245.39 and 2,521.82 is: 3,780.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.67 : 6,245.39 = 2,521.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.67/6,245.39 = 2,521.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.67x = 6,245.39 × 2,521.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.67x = 15,749,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,749,727.49/4,165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.84

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