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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.25, 6,244.90 and 2,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.25, 6,244.90 and 2,085.14 is: 3,124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.25 : 6,244.90 = 2,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.25/6,244.90 = 2,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.25x = 6,244.90 × 2,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.25x = 13,021,501.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,021,501.19/4,167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.72

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