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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261, 9,391.50 and 1,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261, 9,391.50 and 1,644 is: 2,466

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261 : 9,391.50 = 1,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261/9,391.50 = 1,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261x = 9,391.50 × 1,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261x = 15,439,626
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,439,626/6,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466

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