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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.40, 6,250.44 and 2,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.40, 6,250.44 and 2,086.16 is: 3,128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.40 : 6,250.44 = 2,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.40/6,250.44 = 2,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.40x = 6,250.44 × 2,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.40x = 13,039,417.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,039,417.91/4,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.16

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