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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.35, 6,252.53 and 1,394.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.35, 6,252.53 and 1,394.51 is: 2,091.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.35 : 6,252.53 = 1,394.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.35/6,252.53 = 1,394.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.35x = 6,252.53 × 1,394.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.35x = 8,719,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,719,177.38/4,168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.76

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