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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,085, 6,127.50 and 1,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,085, 6,127.50 and 1,007 is: 1,510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,085 : 6,127.50 = 1,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,085/6,127.50 = 1,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,085x = 6,127.50 × 1,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,085x = 6,170,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,170,392.50/4,085
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.50

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