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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.70, 6,233.43 and 2,513.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.70, 6,233.43 and 2,513.91 is: 3,768.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.70 : 6,233.43 = 2,513.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.70/6,233.43 = 2,513.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.70x = 6,233.43 × 2,513.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.70x = 15,670,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,670,282.01/4,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.98

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