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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.91, 6,372.78 and 1,650.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.91, 6,372.78 and 1,650.84 is: 2,476.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.91 : 6,372.78 = 1,650.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.91/6,372.78 = 1,650.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.91x = 6,372.78 × 1,650.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.91x = 10,520,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,520,440.14/4,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.62

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