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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.59, 6,046.65 and 1,397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.59, 6,046.65 and 1,397.88 is: 2,097.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.59 : 6,046.65 = 1,397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.59/6,046.65 = 1,397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.59x = 6,046.65 × 1,397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.59x = 8,452,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,491.10/4,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.09

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