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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.46, 6,034.30 and 1,424.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.46, 6,034.30 and 1,424.79 is: 2,137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.46 : 6,034.30 = 1,424.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.46/6,034.30 = 1,424.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.46x = 6,034.30 × 1,424.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.46x = 8,597,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,597,606.74/4,022.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.40

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