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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.76, 6,247.04 and 2,522.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.76, 6,247.04 and 2,522.91 is: 3,782.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.76 : 6,247.04 = 2,522.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.76/6,247.04 = 2,522.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.76x = 6,247.04 × 2,522.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.76x = 15,760,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,760,719.69/4,166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.49

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