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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,085.67, 6,127.29 and 1,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,085.67, 6,127.29 and 1,488 is: 2,231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,085.67 : 6,127.29 = 1,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,085.67/6,127.29 = 1,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,085.67x = 6,127.29 × 1,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,085.67x = 9,117,407.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,117,407.52/4,085.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.56

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