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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.51, 6,222.98 and 1,375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.51, 6,222.98 and 1,375.56 is: 2,062.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.51 : 6,222.98 = 1,375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.51/6,222.98 = 1,375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.51x = 6,222.98 × 1,375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.51x = 8,560,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,075.49/4,149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.91

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