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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.56, 6,041.73 and 1,431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.56, 6,041.73 and 1,431.72 is: 2,146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.56 : 6,041.73 = 1,431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.56/6,041.73 = 1,431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.56x = 6,041.73 × 1,431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.56x = 8,650,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,650,065.68/4,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.12

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