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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,164.33, 6,246.49 and 1,086.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,164.33, 6,246.49 and 1,086.33 is: 1,629.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,164.33 : 6,246.49 = 1,086.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,164.33/6,246.49 = 1,086.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,164.33x = 6,246.49 × 1,086.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,164.33x = 6,785,740.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785,740.15/4,164.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.49

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