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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,128.75, 6,188.40 and 1,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,128.75, 6,188.40 and 1,662 is: 2,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,128.75 : 6,188.40 = 1,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,128.75/6,188.40 = 1,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,128.75x = 6,188.40 × 1,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,128.75x = 10,285,120.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,285,120.80/4,128.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.10

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