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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.30, 6,046.06 and 1,432.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.30, 6,046.06 and 1,432.62 is: 2,149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.30 : 6,046.06 = 1,432.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.30/6,046.06 = 1,432.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.30x = 6,046.06 × 1,432.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.30x = 8,661,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661,706.48/4,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.15

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