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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.71, 6,022.09 and 1,382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.71, 6,022.09 and 1,382.47 is: 2,073.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.71 : 6,022.09 = 1,382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.71/6,022.09 = 1,382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.71x = 6,022.09 × 1,382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.71x = 8,325,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,325,321.74/4,015.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.19

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