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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.87, 6,427.35 and 1,511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.87, 6,427.35 and 1,511.03 is: 2,266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.87 : 6,427.35 = 1,511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.87/6,427.35 = 1,511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.87x = 6,427.35 × 1,511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.87x = 9,711,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,711,886.53/4,284.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.55

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