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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168, 6,254.16 and 2,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168, 6,254.16 and 2,116 is: 3,175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168 : 6,254.16 = 2,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168/6,254.16 = 2,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168x = 6,254.16 × 2,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168x = 13,233,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,233,802.56/4,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.10

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