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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.38, 6,149.09 and 1,021.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.38, 6,149.09 and 1,021.38 is: 1,532.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.38 : 6,149.09 = 1,021.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.38/6,149.09 = 1,021.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.38x = 6,149.09 × 1,021.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.38x = 6,280,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,280,557.54/4,099.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.07

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