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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166, 6,248.73 and 2,295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166, 6,248.73 and 2,295.51 is: 3,443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166 : 6,248.73 = 2,295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166/6,248.73 = 2,295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166x = 6,248.73 × 2,295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166x = 14,343,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,343,990.96/4,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.11

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