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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.30, 6,249.32 and 2,524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.30, 6,249.32 and 2,524.46 is: 3,784.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.30 : 6,249.32 = 2,524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.30/6,249.32 = 2,524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.30x = 6,249.32 × 2,524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.30x = 15,776,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,776,158.37/4,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.79

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