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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.80, 6,253.44 and 1,395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.80, 6,253.44 and 1,395.84 is: 2,093.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.80 : 6,253.44 = 1,395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.80/6,253.44 = 1,395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.80x = 6,253.44 × 1,395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.80x = 8,728,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,728,801.69/4,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.84

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