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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.07, 6,148.53 and 1,021.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.07, 6,148.53 and 1,021.07 is: 1,531.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.07 : 6,148.53 = 1,021.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.07/6,148.53 = 1,021.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.07x = 6,148.53 × 1,021.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.07x = 6,278,048.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,278,048.78/4,099.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.58

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