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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.31, 6,044.85 and 1,361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.31, 6,044.85 and 1,361.86 is: 2,042.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.31 : 6,044.85 = 1,361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.31/6,044.85 = 1,361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.31x = 6,044.85 × 1,361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.31x = 8,232,236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,236.02/4,030.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.58

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