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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047, 6,070.50 and 1,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047, 6,070.50 and 1,311 is: 1,966.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047 : 6,070.50 = 1,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047/6,070.50 = 1,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047x = 6,070.50 × 1,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047x = 7,958,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,958,425.50/4,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.50

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