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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.60, 6,369.72 and 2,166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.60, 6,369.72 and 2,166.56 is: 3,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.60 : 6,369.72 = 2,166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.60/6,369.72 = 2,166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.60x = 6,369.72 × 2,166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.60x = 13,800,376.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,800,376.66/4,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.75

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