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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.88, 6,040.52 and 1,430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.88, 6,040.52 and 1,430.02 is: 2,145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.88 : 6,040.52 = 1,430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.88/6,040.52 = 1,430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.88x = 6,040.52 × 1,430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.88x = 8,638,027.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,638,027.06/4,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.09

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