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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,075.50, 6,113.25 and 997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,075.50, 6,113.25 and 997.50 is: 1,496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,075.50 : 6,113.25 = 997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,075.50/6,113.25 = 997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,075.50x = 6,113.25 × 997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,075.50x = 6,097,966.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,097,966.88/4,075.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.25

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