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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.68, 6,249.84 and 2,524.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.68, 6,249.84 and 2,524.79 is: 3,785.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.68 : 6,249.84 = 2,524.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.68/6,249.84 = 2,524.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.68x = 6,249.84 × 2,524.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.68x = 15,779,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,779,502.28/4,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.25

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