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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.50, 6,042.48 and 1,432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.50, 6,042.48 and 1,432.02 is: 2,146.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.50 : 6,042.48 = 1,432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.50/6,042.48 = 1,432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.50x = 6,042.48 × 1,432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.50x = 8,652,952.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,652,952.21/4,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.87

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