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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.76, 6,137.72 and 1,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.76, 6,137.72 and 1,626 is: 2,439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.76 : 6,137.72 = 1,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.76/6,137.72 = 1,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.76x = 6,137.72 × 1,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.76x = 9,979,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,979,932.72/4,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.03

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