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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.74, 9,226.46 and 1,648.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.74, 9,226.46 and 1,648.86 is: 2,472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.74 : 9,226.46 = 1,648.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.74/9,226.46 = 1,648.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.74x = 9,226.46 × 1,648.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.74x = 15,213,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,213,132.59/6,151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.98

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