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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.40, 6,377.08 and 1,654.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.40, 6,377.08 and 1,654.34 is: 2,481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.40 : 6,377.08 = 1,654.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.40/6,377.08 = 1,654.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.40x = 6,377.08 × 1,654.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.40x = 10,549,858.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,549,858.53/4,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.50

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