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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.79, 6,023.72 and 1,416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.79, 6,023.72 and 1,416.90 is: 2,125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.79 : 6,023.72 = 1,416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.79/6,023.72 = 1,416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.79x = 6,023.72 × 1,416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.79x = 8,535,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,535,012.41/4,015.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.37

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