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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.08, 6,252.40 and 1,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.08, 6,252.40 and 1,246.40 is: 1,869.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.08 : 6,252.40 = 1,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.08/6,252.40 = 1,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.08x = 6,252.40 × 1,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.08x = 7,792,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,792,991.36/4,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.68

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