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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.58, 6,191.27 and 1,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.58, 6,191.27 and 1,007.60 is: 1,511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.58 : 6,191.27 = 1,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.58/6,191.27 = 1,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.58x = 6,191.27 × 1,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.58x = 6,238,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,238,287.66/4,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.37

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