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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.92, 6,032.88 and 1,424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.92, 6,032.88 and 1,424.25 is: 2,136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.92 : 6,032.88 = 1,424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.92/6,032.88 = 1,424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.92x = 6,032.88 × 1,424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.92x = 8,592,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592,329.34/4,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.38

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