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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.37, 6,021.56 and 1,382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.37, 6,021.56 and 1,382.14 is: 2,072.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.37 : 6,021.56 = 1,382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.37/6,021.56 = 1,382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.37x = 6,021.56 × 1,382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.37x = 8,322,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,322,638.94/4,015.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.70

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