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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,096.08, 6,140.28 and 1,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,096.08, 6,140.28 and 1,497 is: 2,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,096.08 : 6,140.28 = 1,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,096.08/6,140.28 = 1,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,096.08x = 6,140.28 × 1,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,096.08x = 9,191,999.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191,999.16/4,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.10

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