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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.44, 6,227.82 and 1,687.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.44, 6,227.82 and 1,687.08 is: 2,531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.44 : 6,227.82 = 1,687.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.44/6,227.82 = 1,687.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.44x = 6,227.82 × 1,687.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.44x = 10,506,830.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,506,830.57/4,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.50

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