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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.73, 6,226.55 and 1,685.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.73, 6,226.55 and 1,685.19 is: 2,527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.73 : 6,226.55 = 1,685.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.73/6,226.55 = 1,685.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.73x = 6,226.55 × 1,685.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.73x = 10,492,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,492,919.79/4,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.97

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