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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.42, 6,371.64 and 2,166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.42, 6,371.64 and 2,166.96 is: 3,252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.42 : 6,371.64 = 2,166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.42/6,371.64 = 2,166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.42x = 6,371.64 × 2,166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.42x = 13,807,089.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,807,089.01/4,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.23

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