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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.86, 6,142.29 and 1,016.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.86, 6,142.29 and 1,016.86 is: 1,525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.86 : 6,142.29 = 1,016.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.86/6,142.29 = 1,016.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.86x = 6,142.29 × 1,016.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.86x = 6,245,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245,847.08/4,094.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.29

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