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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.83, 6,083.43 and 1,282.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.83, 6,083.43 and 1,282.59 is: 1,923.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.83 : 6,083.43 = 1,282.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.83/6,083.43 = 1,282.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.83x = 6,083.43 × 1,282.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.83x = 7,802,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802,546.48/4,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.79

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