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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.96, 6,233.62 and 1,691.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.96, 6,233.62 and 1,691.55 is: 2,537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.96 : 6,233.62 = 1,691.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.96/6,233.62 = 1,691.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.96x = 6,233.62 × 1,691.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.96x = 10,544,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,544,475.68/4,154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.80

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