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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.48, 6,213.98 and 1,544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.48, 6,213.98 and 1,544.54 is: 2,316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.48 : 6,213.98 = 1,544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.48/6,213.98 = 1,544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.48x = 6,213.98 × 1,544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.48x = 9,597,740.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,597,740.67/4,142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.91

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