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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.63, 6,238.44 and 1,525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.63, 6,238.44 and 1,525.82 is: 2,288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.63 : 6,238.44 = 1,525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.63/6,238.44 = 1,525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.63x = 6,238.44 × 1,525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.63x = 9,518,705.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,518,705.33/4,158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.90

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