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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.68, 6,218.64 and 1,548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.68, 6,218.64 and 1,548.12 is: 2,322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.68 : 6,218.64 = 1,548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.68/6,218.64 = 1,548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.68x = 6,218.64 × 1,548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.68x = 9,627,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627,200.96/4,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.22

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