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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.79, 6,071.04 and 1,415.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.79, 6,071.04 and 1,415.55 is: 2,122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.79 : 6,071.04 = 1,415.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.79/6,071.04 = 1,415.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.79x = 6,071.04 × 1,415.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.79x = 8,593,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593,860.67/4,049.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.05

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