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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.51, 6,015.80 and 1,237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.51, 6,015.80 and 1,237.16 is: 1,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.51 : 6,015.80 = 1,237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.51/6,015.80 = 1,237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.51x = 6,015.80 × 1,237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.51x = 7,442,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,507.13/4,010.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.75

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