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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.63, 6,042.94 and 1,431.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.63, 6,042.94 and 1,431.67 is: 2,147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.63 : 6,042.94 = 1,431.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.63/6,042.94 = 1,431.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.63x = 6,042.94 × 1,431.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.63x = 8,651,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,651,462.12/4,028.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.50

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