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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.65, 6,248.37 and 1,702.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.65, 6,248.37 and 1,702.89 is: 2,552.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.65 : 6,248.37 = 1,702.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.65/6,248.37 = 1,702.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.65x = 6,248.37 × 1,702.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.65x = 10,640,286.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,640,286.79/4,168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.45

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