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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.70, 6,041.19 and 1,429.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.70, 6,041.19 and 1,429.90 is: 2,145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.70 : 6,041.19 = 1,429.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.70/6,041.19 = 1,429.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.70x = 6,041.19 × 1,429.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.70x = 8,638,297.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,638,297.58/4,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.25

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