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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.06, 6,214.85 and 1,676.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.06, 6,214.85 and 1,676.99 is: 2,514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.06 : 6,214.85 = 1,676.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.06/6,214.85 = 1,676.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.06x = 6,214.85 × 1,676.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.06x = 10,422,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,422,237.73/4,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.38

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