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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.61, 6,142.79 and 1,497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.61, 6,142.79 and 1,497.94 is: 2,246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.61 : 6,142.79 = 1,497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.61/6,142.79 = 1,497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.61x = 6,142.79 × 1,497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.61x = 9,201,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,530.85/4,095.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.68

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