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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.64, 6,139.83 and 1,461.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.64, 6,139.83 and 1,461.15 is: 2,190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.64 : 6,139.83 = 1,461.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.64/6,139.83 = 1,461.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.64x = 6,139.83 × 1,461.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.64x = 8,971,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,971,212.60/4,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.96

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