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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.70, 6,236.41 and 1,525.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.70, 6,236.41 and 1,525.42 is: 2,287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.70 : 6,236.41 = 1,525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.70/6,236.41 = 1,525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.70x = 6,236.41 × 1,525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.70x = 9,513,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,513,105.73/4,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.52

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