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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.26, 6,642.96 and 1,507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.26, 6,642.96 and 1,507.42 is: 2,260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.26 : 6,642.96 = 1,507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.26/6,642.96 = 1,507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.26x = 6,642.96 × 1,507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.26x = 10,013,730.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,013,730.76/4,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.30

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