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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.74, 6,254.93 and 2,612.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.74, 6,254.93 and 2,612.32 is: 3,919.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.74 : 6,254.93 = 2,612.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.74/6,254.93 = 2,612.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.74x = 6,254.93 × 2,612.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.74x = 16,339,878.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,339,878.74/4,168.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.62

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