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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.91, 6,226.35 and 1,377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.91, 6,226.35 and 1,377.79 is: 2,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.91 : 6,226.35 = 1,377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.91/6,226.35 = 1,377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.91x = 6,226.35 × 1,377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.91x = 8,578,590.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,578,590.65/4,150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.68

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