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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.72, 6,224.44 and 2,507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.72, 6,224.44 and 2,507.88 is: 3,759.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.72 : 6,224.44 = 2,507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.72/6,224.44 = 2,507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.72x = 6,224.44 × 2,507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.72x = 15,610,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,610,148.59/4,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.92

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