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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,073.46, 6,110.14 and 995.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,073.46, 6,110.14 and 995.46 is: 1,493.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,073.46 : 6,110.14 = 995.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,073.46/6,110.14 = 995.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,073.46x = 6,110.14 × 995.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,073.46x = 6,082,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,082,399.96/4,073.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.18

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