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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,096.66, 6,144.98 and 1,018.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,096.66, 6,144.98 and 1,018.66 is: 1,527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,096.66 : 6,144.98 = 1,018.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,096.66/6,144.98 = 1,018.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,096.66x = 6,144.98 × 1,018.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,096.66x = 6,259,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,609.51/4,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.98

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