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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.64, 6,255.96 and 1,248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.64, 6,255.96 and 1,248.97 is: 1,873.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.64 : 6,255.96 = 1,248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.64/6,255.96 = 1,248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.64x = 6,255.96 × 1,248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.64x = 7,813,506.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,813,506.36/4,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.46

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