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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.61, 6,208.86 and 1,507.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.61, 6,208.86 and 1,507.49 is: 2,260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.61 : 6,208.86 = 1,507.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.61/6,208.86 = 1,507.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.61x = 6,208.86 × 1,507.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.61x = 9,359,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359,806.66/4,140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.49

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