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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.74, 6,215.51 and 1,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.74, 6,215.51 and 1,511.24 is: 2,266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.74 : 6,215.51 = 1,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.74/6,215.51 = 1,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.74x = 6,215.51 × 1,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.74x = 9,393,088.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,393,088.70/4,143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.82

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