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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.29, 6,253.91 and 1,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.29, 6,253.91 and 1,396.24 is: 2,093.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.29 : 6,253.91 = 1,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.29/6,253.91 = 1,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.29x = 6,253.91 × 1,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.29x = 8,731,941.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,941.92/4,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.85

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