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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093, 6,139.50 and 1,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093, 6,139.50 and 1,357 is: 2,035.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093 : 6,139.50 = 1,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093/6,139.50 = 1,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093x = 6,139.50 × 1,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093x = 8,331,301.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,331,301.50/4,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.50

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