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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.96, 6,225.84 and 1,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.96, 6,225.84 and 1,553.60 is: 2,330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.96 : 6,225.84 = 1,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.96/6,225.84 = 1,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.96x = 6,225.84 × 1,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.96x = 9,672,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,672,465.02/4,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.18

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