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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.93, 6,145.48 and 2,535.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.93, 6,145.48 and 2,535.55 is: 3,802.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.93 : 6,145.48 = 2,535.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.93/6,145.48 = 2,535.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.93x = 6,145.48 × 2,535.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.93x = 15,582,150.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,582,150.11/4,097.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.44

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