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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.51, 6,036.12 and 1,428.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.51, 6,036.12 and 1,428.84 is: 2,141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.51 : 6,036.12 = 1,428.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.51/6,036.12 = 1,428.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.51x = 6,036.12 × 1,428.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.51x = 8,624,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,624,649.70/4,026.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.97

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