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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.82, 6,371.16 and 2,168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.82, 6,371.16 and 2,168.74 is: 3,252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.82 : 6,371.16 = 2,168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.82/6,371.16 = 2,168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.82x = 6,371.16 × 2,168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.82x = 13,817,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,817,389.54/4,248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.05

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