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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.72, 6,184.62 and 1,657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.72, 6,184.62 and 1,657.44 is: 2,486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.72 : 6,184.62 = 1,657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.72/6,184.62 = 1,657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.72x = 6,184.62 × 1,657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.72x = 10,250,636.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,250,636.57/4,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.38

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