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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.74, 9,227.95 and 1,649.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.74, 9,227.95 and 1,649.86 is: 2,474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.74 : 9,227.95 = 1,649.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.74/9,227.95 = 1,649.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.74x = 9,227.95 × 1,649.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.74x = 15,224,825.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,224,825.59/6,152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.48

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