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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.94, 6,023.40 and 1,382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.94, 6,023.40 and 1,382.47 is: 2,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.94 : 6,023.40 = 1,382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.94/6,023.40 = 1,382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.94x = 6,023.40 × 1,382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.94x = 8,327,169.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327,169.80/4,014.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.05

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