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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.39, 6,223.64 and 1,682.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.39, 6,223.64 and 1,682.23 is: 2,524.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.39 : 6,223.64 = 1,682.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.39/6,223.64 = 1,682.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.39x = 6,223.64 × 1,682.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.39x = 10,469,564.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,469,564.11/4,147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.38

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