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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.82, 6,137.66 and 1,013.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.82, 6,137.66 and 1,013.82 is: 1,520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.82 : 6,137.66 = 1,013.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.82/6,137.66 = 1,013.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.82x = 6,137.66 × 1,013.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.82x = 6,222,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222,446.70/4,091.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.71

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