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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.66, 6,043.84 and 1,397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.66, 6,043.84 and 1,397.49 is: 2,095.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.66 : 6,043.84 = 1,397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.66/6,043.84 = 1,397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.66x = 6,043.84 × 1,397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.66x = 8,446,198.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,446,198.97/4,030.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.49

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