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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.23, 6,023.25 and 1,382.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.23, 6,023.25 and 1,382.39 is: 2,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.23 : 6,023.25 = 1,382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.23/6,023.25 = 1,382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.23x = 6,023.25 × 1,382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.23x = 8,326,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326,447.55/4,015.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.72

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