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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.92, 6,372.86 and 2,170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.92, 6,372.86 and 2,170.42 is: 3,255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.92 : 6,372.86 = 2,170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.92/6,372.86 = 2,170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.92x = 6,372.86 × 2,170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.92x = 13,831,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,831,771.95/4,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.37

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