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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.40, 6,250.98 and 1,569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.40, 6,250.98 and 1,569.92 is: 2,354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.40 : 6,250.98 = 1,569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.40/6,250.98 = 1,569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.40x = 6,250.98 × 1,569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.40x = 9,813,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,813,538.52/4,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.27

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