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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.02, 6,251.36 and 1,394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.02, 6,251.36 and 1,394.66 is: 2,091.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.02 : 6,251.36 = 1,394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.02/6,251.36 = 1,394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.02x = 6,251.36 × 1,394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.02x = 8,718,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,718,521.74/4,168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.77

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