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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.71, 6,228.77 and 1,553.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.71, 6,228.77 and 1,553.63 is: 2,331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.71 : 6,228.77 = 1,553.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.71/6,228.77 = 1,553.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.71x = 6,228.77 × 1,553.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.71x = 9,677,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,677,165.02/4,150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.45

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