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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.50, 6,023.79 and 1,383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.50, 6,023.79 and 1,383.27 is: 2,075.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.50 : 6,023.79 = 1,383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.50/6,023.79 = 1,383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.50x = 6,023.79 × 1,383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.50x = 8,332,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,332,527.99/4,015.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.09

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