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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.38, 6,227.46 and 1,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.38, 6,227.46 and 1,553.52 is: 2,330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.38 : 6,227.46 = 1,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.38/6,227.46 = 1,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.38x = 6,227.46 × 1,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.38x = 9,674,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,674,483.66/4,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.99

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