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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.88, 6,030.36 and 1,424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.88, 6,030.36 and 1,424.04 is: 2,134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.88 : 6,030.36 = 1,424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.88/6,030.36 = 1,424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.88x = 6,030.36 × 1,424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.88x = 8,587,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,587,473.85/4,022.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.66

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