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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.81, 6,156.90 and 1,507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.81, 6,156.90 and 1,507.50 is: 2,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.81 : 6,156.90 = 1,507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.81/6,156.90 = 1,507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.81x = 6,156.90 × 1,507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.81x = 9,281,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,281,526.75/4,104.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.13

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