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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.72, 6,372.45 and 2,167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.72, 6,372.45 and 2,167.19 is: 3,252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.72 : 6,372.45 = 2,167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.72/6,372.45 = 2,167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.72x = 6,372.45 × 2,167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.72x = 13,810,309.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,810,309.92/4,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.76

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