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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.20, 6,253.18 and 1,571.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.20, 6,253.18 and 1,571.16 is: 2,357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.20 : 6,253.18 = 1,571.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.20/6,253.18 = 1,571.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.20x = 6,253.18 × 1,571.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.20x = 9,824,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,824,746.29/4,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.07

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