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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,106.94, 6,161.02 and 1,509.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,106.94, 6,161.02 and 1,509.68 is: 2,264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,106.94 : 6,161.02 = 1,509.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,106.94/6,161.02 = 1,509.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,106.94x = 6,161.02 × 1,509.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,106.94x = 9,301,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,301,168.67/4,106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.74

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