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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.38, 6,252.42 and 1,394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.38, 6,252.42 and 1,394.80 is: 2,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.38 : 6,252.42 = 1,394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.38/6,252.42 = 1,394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.38x = 6,252.42 × 1,394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.38x = 8,720,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,720,875.42/4,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.15

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