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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.72, 6,252.56 and 2,088.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.72, 6,252.56 and 2,088.16 is: 3,130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.72 : 6,252.56 = 2,088.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.72/6,252.56 = 2,088.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.72x = 6,252.56 × 2,088.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.72x = 13,056,345.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,056,345.69/4,170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.48

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