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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.73, 6,226.40 and 1,684.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.73, 6,226.40 and 1,684.88 is: 2,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.73 : 6,226.40 = 1,684.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.73/6,226.40 = 1,684.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.73x = 6,226.40 × 1,684.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.73x = 10,490,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,490,743.97/4,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.45

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