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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.76, 6,131.56 and 1,623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.76, 6,131.56 and 1,623.28 is: 2,435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.76 : 6,131.56 = 1,623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.76/6,131.56 = 1,623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.76x = 6,131.56 × 1,623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.76x = 9,953,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,953,238.72/4,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.48

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