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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.09, 6,226.80 and 1,685.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.09, 6,226.80 and 1,685.10 is: 2,528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.09 : 6,226.80 = 1,685.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.09/6,226.80 = 1,685.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.09x = 6,226.80 × 1,685.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.09x = 10,492,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,492,782.75/4,150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.33

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