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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.70, 6,254.55 and 3,852.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.70, 6,254.55 and 3,852.90 is: 5,779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.70 : 6,254.55 = 3,852.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.70/6,254.55 = 3,852.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.70x = 6,254.55 × 3,852.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.70x = 24,098,155.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,098,155.70/4,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,779.35

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