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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,096.88, 6,147.30 and 2,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,096.88, 6,147.30 and 2,015.76 is: 3,024.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,096.88 : 6,147.30 = 2,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,096.88/6,147.30 = 2,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,096.88x = 6,147.30 × 2,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,096.88x = 12,391,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,391,481.45/4,096.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.61

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