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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.91, 6,942.44 and 1,508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.91, 6,942.44 and 1,508.24 is: 2,262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.91 : 6,942.44 = 1,508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.91/6,942.44 = 1,508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.91x = 6,942.44 × 1,508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.91x = 10,470,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,470,834.76/4,627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.54

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