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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.39, 6,225.86 and 1,553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.39, 6,225.86 and 1,553.72 is: 2,330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.39 : 6,225.86 = 1,553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.39/6,225.86 = 1,553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.39x = 6,225.86 × 1,553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.39x = 9,673,215.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,673,215.95/4,151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.12

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