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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.90, 6,225.43 and 2,505.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.90, 6,225.43 and 2,505.18 is: 3,757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.90 : 6,225.43 = 2,505.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.90/6,225.43 = 2,505.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.90x = 6,225.43 × 2,505.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.90x = 15,595,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,595,822.73/4,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.21

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