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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.23, 6,145.85 and 1,019.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.23, 6,145.85 and 1,019.23 is: 1,528.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.23 : 6,145.85 = 1,019.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.23/6,145.85 = 1,019.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.23x = 6,145.85 × 1,019.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.23x = 6,264,041.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,264,041.10/4,097.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.85

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