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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.73, 6,143.60 and 1,017.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.73, 6,143.60 and 1,017.73 is: 1,526.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.73 : 6,143.60 = 1,017.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.73/6,143.60 = 1,017.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.73x = 6,143.60 × 1,017.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.73x = 6,252,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,526.03/4,095.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.60

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