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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.67, 6,942.65 and 1,507.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.67, 6,942.65 and 1,507.95 is: 2,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.67 : 6,942.65 = 1,507.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.67/6,942.65 = 1,507.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.67x = 6,942.65 × 1,507.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.67x = 10,469,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,469,161.53/4,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.30

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