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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,073.60, 6,110.40 and 995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,073.60, 6,110.40 and 995.60 is: 1,493.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,073.60 : 6,110.40 = 995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,073.60/6,110.40 = 995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,073.60x = 6,110.40 × 995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,073.60x = 6,083,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083,514.24/4,073.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.40

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