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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.27, 6,217.70 and 1,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.27, 6,217.70 and 1,548 is: 2,321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.27 : 6,217.70 = 1,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.27/6,217.70 = 1,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.27x = 6,217.70 × 1,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.27x = 9,624,991.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,624,991.86/4,145.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.92

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