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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.96, 6,043.72 and 1,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.96, 6,043.72 and 1,432.76 is: 2,148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.96 : 6,043.72 = 1,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.96/6,043.72 = 1,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.96x = 6,043.72 × 1,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.96x = 8,659,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,200.27/4,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.71

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