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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.65, 6,245.96 and 2,520.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.65, 6,245.96 and 2,520.17 is: 3,776.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.65 : 6,245.96 = 2,520.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.65/6,245.96 = 2,520.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.65x = 6,245.96 × 2,520.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.65x = 15,740,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,740,837.18/4,168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,776.00

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