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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.97, 6,012.06 and 1,510.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.97, 6,012.06 and 1,510.78 is: 2,265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.97 : 6,012.06 = 1,510.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.97/6,012.06 = 1,510.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.97x = 6,012.06 × 1,510.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.97x = 9,082,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,082,900.01/4,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.08

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