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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.51, 6,040.62 and 1,431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.51, 6,040.62 and 1,431.84 is: 2,146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.51 : 6,040.62 = 1,431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.51/6,040.62 = 1,431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.51x = 6,040.62 × 1,431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.51x = 8,649,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,649,201.34/4,029.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.46

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