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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.48, 6,249.79 and 2,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.48, 6,249.79 and 2,329.32 is: 3,494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.48 : 6,249.79 = 2,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.48/6,249.79 = 2,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.48x = 6,249.79 × 2,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.48x = 14,557,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,557,760.84/4,166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.02

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