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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.73, 6,043.71 and 1,431.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.73, 6,043.71 and 1,431.45 is: 2,147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.73 : 6,043.71 = 1,431.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.73/6,043.71 = 1,431.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.73x = 6,043.71 × 1,431.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.73x = 8,651,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,651,268.68/4,028.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.39

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