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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.81, 6,251.75 and 2,088.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.81, 6,251.75 and 2,088.32 is: 3,130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.81 : 6,251.75 = 2,088.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.81/6,251.75 = 2,088.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.81x = 6,251.75 × 2,088.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.81x = 13,055,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,055,612.86/4,169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.99

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