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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.88, 6,227.12 and 1,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.88, 6,227.12 and 1,553.76 is: 2,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.88 : 6,227.12 = 1,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.88/6,227.12 = 1,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.88x = 6,227.12 × 1,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.88x = 9,675,449.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,675,449.97/4,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.94

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