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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.48, 6,251.40 and 1,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.48, 6,251.40 and 1,975.08 is: 2,962.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.48 : 6,251.40 = 1,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.48/6,251.40 = 1,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.48x = 6,251.40 × 1,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.48x = 12,347,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,347,015.11/4,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.71

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