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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.98, 6,370.28 and 2,166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.98, 6,370.28 and 2,166.93 is: 3,250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.98 : 6,370.28 = 2,166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.98/6,370.28 = 2,166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.98x = 6,370.28 × 2,166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.98x = 13,803,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,803,980.15/4,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.31

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