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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.54, 6,036.12 and 1,426.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.54, 6,036.12 and 1,426.68 is: 2,140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.54 : 6,036.12 = 1,426.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.54/6,036.12 = 1,426.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.54x = 6,036.12 × 1,426.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.54x = 8,611,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,611,611.68/4,023.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.31

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