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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.72, 6,227.24 and 1,517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.72, 6,227.24 and 1,517.96 is: 2,277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.72 : 6,227.24 = 1,517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.72/6,227.24 = 1,517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.72x = 6,227.24 × 1,517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.72x = 9,452,701.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,701.23/4,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.36

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