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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,249.59, 6,374.22 and 2,169.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,249.59, 6,374.22 and 2,169.57 is: 3,254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,249.59 : 6,374.22 = 2,169.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,249.59/6,374.22 = 2,169.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,249.59x = 6,374.22 × 2,169.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,249.59x = 13,829,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,829,316.49/4,249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.27

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