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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.54, 6,229.04 and 1,685.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.54, 6,229.04 and 1,685.72 is: 2,529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.54 : 6,229.04 = 1,685.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.54/6,229.04 = 1,685.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.54x = 6,229.04 × 1,685.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.54x = 10,500,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500,377.74/4,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.28

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