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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.22, 6,250.54 and 1,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.22, 6,250.54 and 1,396.24 is: 2,092.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.22 : 6,250.54 = 1,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.22/6,250.54 = 1,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.22x = 6,250.54 × 1,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.22x = 8,727,253.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,727,253.97/4,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.76

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