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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.95, 6,218.72 and 1,548.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.95, 6,218.72 and 1,548.69 is: 2,322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.95 : 6,218.72 = 1,548.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.95/6,218.72 = 1,548.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.95x = 6,218.72 × 1,548.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.95x = 9,630,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,630,869.48/4,145.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.96

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