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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.51, 6,225.53 and 1,685.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.51, 6,225.53 and 1,685.58 is: 2,528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.51 : 6,225.53 = 1,685.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.51/6,225.53 = 1,685.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.51x = 6,225.53 × 1,685.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.51x = 10,493,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,493,597.08/4,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.27

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