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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.74, 6,265.19 and 1,545.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.74, 6,265.19 and 1,545.55 is: 2,316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.74 : 6,265.19 = 1,545.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.74/6,265.19 = 1,545.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.74x = 6,265.19 × 1,545.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.74x = 9,683,156.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,683,156.68/4,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.69

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