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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.46, 6,217.70 and 2,591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.46, 6,217.70 and 2,591.08 is: 3,881.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.46 : 6,217.70 = 2,591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.46/6,217.70 = 2,591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.46x = 6,217.70 × 2,591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.46x = 16,110,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,110,529.62/4,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.62

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