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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.52, 6,249.80 and 1,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.52, 6,249.80 and 1,245 is: 1,867.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.52 : 6,249.80 = 1,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.52/6,249.80 = 1,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.52x = 6,249.80 × 1,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.52x = 7,781,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,781,001/4,166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.51

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