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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.61, 6,940.77 and 1,507.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.61, 6,940.77 and 1,507.67 is: 2,261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.61 : 6,940.77 = 1,507.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.61/6,940.77 = 1,507.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.61x = 6,940.77 × 1,507.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.61x = 10,464,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,464,390.71/4,627.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.29

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