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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.54, 6,226.08 and 1,377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.54, 6,226.08 and 1,377.59 is: 2,065.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.54 : 6,226.08 = 1,377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.54/6,226.08 = 1,377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.54x = 6,226.08 × 1,377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.54x = 8,576,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,576,954.42/4,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.97

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