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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.59, 6,272.53 and 1,549.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.59, 6,272.53 and 1,549.77 is: 2,324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.59 : 6,272.53 = 1,549.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.59/6,272.53 = 1,549.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.59x = 6,272.53 × 1,549.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.59x = 9,720,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,720,978.82/4,181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.71

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