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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.08, 6,252.63 and 1,396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.08, 6,252.63 and 1,396.74 is: 2,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.08 : 6,252.63 = 1,396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.08/6,252.63 = 1,396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.08x = 6,252.63 × 1,396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.08x = 8,733,298.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,733,298.43/4,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.28

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