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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,105.76, 6,158.52 and 1,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,105.76, 6,158.52 and 1,508 is: 2,261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,105.76 : 6,158.52 = 1,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,105.76/6,158.52 = 1,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,105.76x = 6,158.52 × 1,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,105.76x = 9,287,048.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,287,048.16/4,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.96

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