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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.57, 6,233.49 and 1,691.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.57, 6,233.49 and 1,691.19 is: 2,539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.57 : 6,233.49 = 1,691.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.57/6,233.49 = 1,691.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.57x = 6,233.49 × 1,691.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.57x = 10,542,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,542,015.95/4,151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.29

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