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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.26, 6,421.92 and 1,507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.26, 6,421.92 and 1,507.29 is: 2,260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.26 : 6,421.92 = 1,507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.26/6,421.92 = 1,507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.26x = 6,421.92 × 1,507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.26x = 9,679,702.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,679,702.19/4,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.95

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