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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,153.98, 6,224.46 and 2,611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,153.98, 6,224.46 and 2,611.74 is: 3,913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,153.98 : 6,224.46 = 2,611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,153.98/6,224.46 = 2,611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,153.98x = 6,224.46 × 2,611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,153.98x = 16,256,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256,671.16/4,153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.52

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