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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.90, 6,246.15 and 2,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.90, 6,246.15 and 2,083.70 is: 3,123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.90 : 6,246.15 = 2,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.90/6,246.15 = 2,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.90x = 6,246.15 × 2,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.90x = 13,015,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,015,102.76/4,166.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.45

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