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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.53, 6,203.31 and 1,015.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.53, 6,203.31 and 1,015.56 is: 1,523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.53 : 6,203.31 = 1,015.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.53/6,203.31 = 1,015.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.53x = 6,203.31 × 1,015.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.53x = 6,299,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,299,833.50/4,135.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.34

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