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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.42, 6,017.54 and 1,511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.42, 6,017.54 and 1,511.98 is: 2,268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.42 : 6,017.54 = 1,511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.42/6,017.54 = 1,511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.42x = 6,017.54 × 1,511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.42x = 9,098,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,098,419.88/4,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.13

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