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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.72, 6,152.64 and 1,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.72, 6,152.64 and 1,023.72 is: 1,535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.72 : 6,152.64 = 1,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.72/6,152.64 = 1,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.72x = 6,152.64 × 1,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.72x = 6,298,580.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,298,580.62/4,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.59

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