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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.68, 6,040.04 and 1,429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.68, 6,040.04 and 1,429.62 is: 2,144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.68 : 6,040.04 = 1,429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.68/6,040.04 = 1,429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.68x = 6,040.04 × 1,429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.68x = 8,634,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634,961.98/4,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.44

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