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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.20, 6,031.80 and 1,424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.20, 6,031.80 and 1,424.14 is: 2,136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.20 : 6,031.80 = 1,424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.20/6,031.80 = 1,424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.20x = 6,031.80 × 1,424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.20x = 8,590,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,127.65/4,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.21

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