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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.77, 6,245.94 and 2,191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.77, 6,245.94 and 2,191.46 is: 3,283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.77 : 6,245.94 = 2,191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.77/6,245.94 = 2,191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.77x = 6,245.94 × 2,191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.77x = 13,687,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,687,696.44/4,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.39

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