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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.89, 6,033.65 and 1,426.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.89, 6,033.65 and 1,426.65 is: 2,140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.89 : 6,033.65 = 1,426.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.89/6,033.65 = 1,426.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.89x = 6,033.65 × 1,426.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.89x = 8,607,906.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,607,906.77/4,021.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.26

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