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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.95, 6,255.02 and 1,396.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.95, 6,255.02 and 1,396.51 is: 2,094.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.95 : 6,255.02 = 1,396.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.95/6,255.02 = 1,396.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.95x = 6,255.02 × 1,396.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.95x = 8,735,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,735,185.83/4,169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.80

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