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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.44, 6,227.28 and 1,228.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.44, 6,227.28 and 1,228.77 is: 1,843.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.44 : 6,227.28 = 1,228.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.44/6,227.28 = 1,228.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.44x = 6,227.28 × 1,228.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.44x = 7,651,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,651,894.85/4,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.63

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