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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.40, 6,249.60 and 2,438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.40, 6,249.60 and 2,438.40 is: 3,657.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.40 : 6,249.60 = 2,438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.40/6,249.60 = 2,438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.40x = 6,249.60 × 2,438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.40x = 15,239,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,024.64/4,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.60

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