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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,105.14, 6,157.71 and 1,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,105.14, 6,157.71 and 1,027.14 is: 1,540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,105.14 : 6,157.71 = 1,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,105.14/6,157.71 = 1,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,105.14x = 6,157.71 × 1,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,105.14x = 6,324,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,324,830.25/4,105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.71

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