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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.07, 6,142.63 and 1,017.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.07, 6,142.63 and 1,017.07 is: 1,525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.07 : 6,142.63 = 1,017.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.07/6,142.63 = 1,017.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.07x = 6,142.63 × 1,017.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.07x = 6,247,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,484.69/4,095.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.61

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