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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.64, 6,141.33 and 1,462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.64, 6,141.33 and 1,462.15 is: 2,192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.64 : 6,141.33 = 1,462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.64/6,141.33 = 1,462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.64x = 6,141.33 × 1,462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.64x = 8,979,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,979,545.66/4,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.46

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