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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.33, 6,251.05 and 2,087.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.33, 6,251.05 and 2,087.84 is: 3,130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.33 : 6,251.05 = 2,087.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.33/6,251.05 = 2,087.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.33x = 6,251.05 × 2,087.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.33x = 13,051,210.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,051,210.47/4,169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.29

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