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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.59, 6,204.44 and 1,503.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.59, 6,204.44 and 1,503.25 is: 2,254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.59 : 6,204.44 = 1,503.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.59/6,204.44 = 1,503.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.59x = 6,204.44 × 1,503.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.59x = 9,326,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326,802.90/4,137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.16

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