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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.79, 6,251.37 and 1,395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.79, 6,251.37 and 1,395.27 is: 2,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.79 : 6,251.37 = 1,395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.79/6,251.37 = 1,395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.79x = 6,251.37 × 1,395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.79x = 8,722,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,722,349.02/4,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.30

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