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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.08, 6,139.70 and 1,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.08, 6,139.70 and 1,015 is: 1,522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.08 : 6,139.70 = 1,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.08/6,139.70 = 1,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.08x = 6,139.70 × 1,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.08x = 6,231,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,231,795.50/4,093.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.52

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