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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.40, 6,046.52 and 1,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.40, 6,046.52 and 1,432.14 is: 2,149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.40 : 6,046.52 = 1,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.40/6,046.52 = 1,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.40x = 6,046.52 × 1,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.40x = 8,659,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,463.15/4,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.07

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