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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.64, 6,226.27 and 1,685.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.64, 6,226.27 and 1,685.51 is: 2,528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.64 : 6,226.27 = 1,685.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.64/6,226.27 = 1,685.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.64x = 6,226.27 × 1,685.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.64x = 10,494,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,494,428.35/4,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.39

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