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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.92, 6,236.47 and 1,694.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.92, 6,236.47 and 1,694.71 is: 2,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.92 : 6,236.47 = 1,694.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.92/6,236.47 = 1,694.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.92x = 6,236.47 × 1,694.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.92x = 10,569,008.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,569,008.07/4,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.90

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