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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.35, 6,255.53 and 1,396.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.35, 6,255.53 and 1,396.51 is: 2,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.35 : 6,255.53 = 1,396.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.35/6,255.53 = 1,396.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.35x = 6,255.53 × 1,396.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.35x = 8,735,910.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,735,910.20/4,170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.77

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