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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.65, 6,016.28 and 1,237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.65, 6,016.28 and 1,237.61 is: 1,856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.65 : 6,016.28 = 1,237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.65/6,016.28 = 1,237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.65x = 6,016.28 × 1,237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.65x = 7,445,778.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,778.21/4,010.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.50

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