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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.59, 6,213.50 and 1,507.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.59, 6,213.50 and 1,507.83 is: 2,262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.59 : 6,213.50 = 1,507.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.59/6,213.50 = 1,507.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.59x = 6,213.50 × 1,507.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.59x = 9,368,919.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,368,919.95/4,140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.70

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