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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.80, 6,227.70 and 1,686.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.80, 6,227.70 and 1,686.70 is: 2,530.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.80 : 6,227.70 = 1,686.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.80/6,227.70 = 1,686.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.80x = 6,227.70 × 1,686.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.80x = 10,504,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,504,261.59/4,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.05

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