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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.77, 6,250.68 and 1,971.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.77, 6,250.68 and 1,971.89 is: 2,958.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.77 : 6,250.68 = 1,971.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.77/6,250.68 = 1,971.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.77x = 6,250.68 × 1,971.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.77x = 12,325,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,325,622.13/4,165.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,958.79

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