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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.24, 6,251.34 and 2,086.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.24, 6,251.34 and 2,086.82 is: 3,128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.24 : 6,251.34 = 2,086.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.24/6,251.34 = 2,086.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.24x = 6,251.34 × 2,086.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.24x = 13,045,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,045,421.34/4,169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.97

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