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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,096.89, 6,145.84 and 2,015.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,096.89, 6,145.84 and 2,015.15 is: 3,022.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,096.89 : 6,145.84 = 2,015.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,096.89/6,145.84 = 2,015.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,096.89x = 6,145.84 × 2,015.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,096.89x = 12,384,761.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,384,761.27/4,096.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.97

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