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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.47, 6,023.57 and 1,383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.47, 6,023.57 and 1,383.48 is: 2,075.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.47 : 6,023.57 = 1,383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.47/6,023.57 = 1,383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.47x = 6,023.57 × 1,383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.47x = 8,333,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,333,481.71/4,015.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.34

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