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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.70, 6,034.89 and 1,427.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.70, 6,034.89 and 1,427.34 is: 2,141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.70 : 6,034.89 = 1,427.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.70/6,034.89 = 1,427.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.70x = 6,034.89 × 1,427.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.70x = 8,613,839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,613,839.89/4,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.31

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