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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.76, 6,046.14 and 1,433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.76, 6,046.14 and 1,433.72 is: 2,150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.76 : 6,046.14 = 1,433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.76/6,046.14 = 1,433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.76x = 6,046.14 × 1,433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.76x = 8,668,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,668,471.84/4,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.58

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