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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.70, 6,131.55 and 1,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.70, 6,131.55 and 1,009.70 is: 1,514.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.70 : 6,131.55 = 1,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.70/6,131.55 = 1,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.70x = 6,131.55 × 1,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.70x = 6,191,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,191,026.04/4,087.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.55

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