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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.98, 6,225.96 and 2,612.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.98, 6,225.96 and 2,612.74 is: 3,915.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.98 : 6,225.96 = 2,612.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.98/6,225.96 = 2,612.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.98x = 6,225.96 × 2,612.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.98x = 16,266,814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266,814.73/4,154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.02

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