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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.88, 6,227.96 and 1,229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.88, 6,227.96 and 1,229.94 is: 1,844.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.88 : 6,227.96 = 1,229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.88/6,227.96 = 1,229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.88x = 6,227.96 × 1,229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.88x = 7,660,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,010.97/4,151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.95

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