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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.23, 6,253.89 and 1,091.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.23, 6,253.89 and 1,091.23 is: 1,636.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.23 : 6,253.89 = 1,091.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.23/6,253.89 = 1,091.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.23x = 6,253.89 × 1,091.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.23x = 6,824,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,824,432.38/4,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.86

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