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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.76, 6,249.52 and 1,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.76, 6,249.52 and 1,244.24 is: 1,866.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.76 : 6,249.52 = 1,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.76/6,249.52 = 1,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.76x = 6,249.52 × 1,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.76x = 7,775,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,775,902.76/4,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.62

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