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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.64, 6,042.31 and 1,432.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.64, 6,042.31 and 1,432.97 is: 2,148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.64 : 6,042.31 = 1,432.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.64/6,042.31 = 1,432.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.64x = 6,042.31 × 1,432.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.64x = 8,658,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658,448.96/4,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.16

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