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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.21, 6,226.60 and 1,553.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.21, 6,226.60 and 1,553.95 is: 2,330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.21 : 6,226.60 = 1,553.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.21/6,226.60 = 1,553.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.21x = 6,226.60 × 1,553.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.21x = 9,675,825.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,675,825.07/4,151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.84

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