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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.71, 6,225.84 and 1,553.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.71, 6,225.84 and 1,553.43 is: 2,330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.71 : 6,225.84 = 1,553.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.71/6,225.84 = 1,553.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.71x = 6,225.84 × 1,553.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.71x = 9,671,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,671,406.63/4,150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.06

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