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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.24, 6,251.62 and 1,393.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.24, 6,251.62 and 1,393.64 is: 2,090.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.24 : 6,251.62 = 1,393.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.24/6,251.62 = 1,393.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.24x = 6,251.62 × 1,393.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.24x = 8,712,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,712,507.70/4,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.71

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