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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.84, 6,203.62 and 1,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.84, 6,203.62 and 1,015.84 is: 1,523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.84 : 6,203.62 = 1,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.84/6,203.62 = 1,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.84x = 6,203.62 × 1,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.84x = 6,301,885.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,301,885.34/4,135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.73

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