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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.38, 6,032.64 and 1,425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.38, 6,032.64 and 1,425.32 is: 2,137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.38 : 6,032.64 = 1,425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.38/6,032.64 = 1,425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.38x = 6,032.64 × 1,425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.38x = 8,598,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,598,442.44/4,022.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.65

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