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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.97, 6,283.80 and 1,415.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.97, 6,283.80 and 1,415.07 is: 2,123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.97 : 6,283.80 = 1,415.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.97/6,283.80 = 1,415.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.97x = 6,283.80 × 1,415.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.97x = 8,892,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892,016.87/4,187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.23

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