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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.58, 6,253.38 and 1,397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.58, 6,253.38 and 1,397.24 is: 2,096.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.58 : 6,253.38 = 1,397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.58/6,253.38 = 1,397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.58x = 6,253.38 × 1,397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.58x = 8,737,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,737,472.67/4,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.03

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