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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.41, 6,253.51 and 1,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.41, 6,253.51 and 1,396.09 is: 2,093.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.41 : 6,253.51 = 1,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.41/6,253.51 = 1,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.41x = 6,253.51 × 1,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.41x = 8,730,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,730,455.80/4,170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.43

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