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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.48, 6,015.60 and 1,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.48, 6,015.60 and 1,237.52 is: 1,855.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.48 : 6,015.60 = 1,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.48/6,015.60 = 1,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.48x = 6,015.60 × 1,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.48x = 7,444,425.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,444,425.31/4,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.78

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