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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,128.31, 6,192.78 and 1,663.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,128.31, 6,192.78 and 1,663.15 is: 2,494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,128.31 : 6,192.78 = 1,663.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,128.31/6,192.78 = 1,663.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,128.31x = 6,192.78 × 1,663.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,128.31x = 10,299,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,299,522.06/4,128.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.85

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