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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.76, 6,042.72 and 1,430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.76, 6,042.72 and 1,430.84 is: 2,146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.76 : 6,042.72 = 1,430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.76/6,042.72 = 1,430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.76x = 6,042.72 × 1,430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.76x = 8,646,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,646,165.48/4,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.64

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