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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.91, 6,238.04 and 1,694.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.91, 6,238.04 and 1,694.49 is: 2,542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.91 : 6,238.04 = 1,694.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.91/6,238.04 = 1,694.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.91x = 6,238.04 × 1,694.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.91x = 10,570,287.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,570,287.93/4,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.21

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