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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.79, 6,228.27 and 1,686.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.79, 6,228.27 and 1,686.06 is: 2,529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.79 : 6,228.27 = 1,686.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.79/6,228.27 = 1,686.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.79x = 6,228.27 × 1,686.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.79x = 10,501,236.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,501,236.92/4,151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.33

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