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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.56, 6,245.40 and 2,082.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.56, 6,245.40 and 2,082.46 is: 3,121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.56 : 6,245.40 = 2,082.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.56/6,245.40 = 2,082.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.56x = 6,245.40 × 2,082.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.56x = 13,005,795.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,005,795.68/4,166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.47

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