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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.49, 6,249.47 and 2,087.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.49, 6,249.47 and 2,087.45 is: 3,129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.49 : 6,249.47 = 2,087.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.49/6,249.47 = 2,087.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.49x = 6,249.47 × 2,087.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.49x = 13,045,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,045,414.47/4,168.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.53

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