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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.61, 6,015.36 and 1,237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.61, 6,015.36 and 1,237.38 is: 1,855.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.61 : 6,015.36 = 1,237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.61/6,015.36 = 1,237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.61x = 6,015.36 × 1,237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.61x = 7,443,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,268.24/4,010.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.89

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