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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.40, 6,253.38 and 1,394.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.40, 6,253.38 and 1,394.81 is: 2,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.40 : 6,253.38 = 1,394.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.40/6,253.38 = 1,394.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.40x = 6,253.38 × 1,394.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.40x = 8,722,276.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,722,276.96/4,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.48

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