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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.39, 6,043.52 and 1,430.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.39, 6,043.52 and 1,430.13 is: 2,146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.39 : 6,043.52 = 1,430.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.39/6,043.52 = 1,430.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.39x = 6,043.52 × 1,430.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.39x = 8,643,019.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643,019.26/4,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.06

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