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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.67, 6,023.93 and 1,054.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.67, 6,023.93 and 1,054.58 is: 1,581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.67 : 6,023.93 = 1,054.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.67/6,023.93 = 1,054.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.67x = 6,023.93 × 1,054.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.67x = 6,352,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,680.71/4,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.97

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