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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.08, 6,041.79 and 1,432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.08, 6,041.79 and 1,432.08 is: 2,147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.08 : 6,041.79 = 1,432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.08/6,041.79 = 1,432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.08x = 6,041.79 × 1,432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.08x = 8,652,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,652,326.62/4,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.47

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