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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.85, 6,044.84 and 1,432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.85, 6,044.84 and 1,432.72 is: 2,149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.85 : 6,044.84 = 1,432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.85/6,044.84 = 1,432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.85x = 6,044.84 × 1,432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.85x = 8,660,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660,525.78/4,029.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.10

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