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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.11, 6,244.99 and 2,761.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.11, 6,244.99 and 2,761.65 is: 4,137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.11 : 6,244.99 = 2,761.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.11/6,244.99 = 2,761.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.11x = 6,244.99 × 2,761.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.11x = 17,246,476.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,246,476.63/4,168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.72

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