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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.46, 6,217.97 and 1,548.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.46, 6,217.97 and 1,548.19 is: 2,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.46 : 6,217.97 = 1,548.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.46/6,217.97 = 1,548.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.46x = 6,217.97 × 1,548.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.46x = 9,626,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,626,598.97/4,145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.20

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