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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.53, 6,082.49 and 1,457.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.53, 6,082.49 and 1,457.59 is: 2,186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.53 : 6,082.49 = 1,457.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.53/6,082.49 = 1,457.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.53x = 6,082.49 × 1,457.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.53x = 8,865,769.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,865,769.31/4,055.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.09

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