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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.70, 6,046.35 and 1,433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.70, 6,046.35 and 1,433.30 is: 2,150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.70 : 6,046.35 = 1,433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.70/6,046.35 = 1,433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.70x = 6,046.35 × 1,433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.70x = 8,666,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666,233.46/4,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.06

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