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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.91, 6,011.80 and 1,543.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.91, 6,011.80 and 1,543.27 is: 2,314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.91 : 6,011.80 = 1,543.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.91/6,011.80 = 1,543.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.91x = 6,011.80 × 1,543.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.91x = 9,277,830.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,277,830.59/4,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.88

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