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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.94, 6,222.49 and 1,550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.94, 6,222.49 and 1,550.63 is: 2,326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.94 : 6,222.49 = 1,550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.94/6,222.49 = 1,550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.94x = 6,222.49 × 1,550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.94x = 9,648,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,648,744.68/4,147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.16

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