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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.79, 6,247.89 and 1,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.79, 6,247.89 and 1,392 is: 2,087.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.79 : 6,247.89 = 1,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.79/6,247.89 = 1,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.79x = 6,247.89 × 1,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.79x = 8,697,062.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,697,062.88/4,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.23

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