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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.58, 6,249.93 and 2,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.58, 6,249.93 and 2,087.10 is: 3,129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.58 : 6,249.93 = 2,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.58/6,249.93 = 2,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.58x = 6,249.93 × 2,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.58x = 13,044,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,044,228.90/4,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.18

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