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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.83, 6,042.59 and 1,433.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.83, 6,042.59 and 1,433.16 is: 2,148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.83 : 6,042.59 = 1,433.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.83/6,042.59 = 1,433.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.83x = 6,042.59 × 1,433.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.83x = 8,659,998.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,998.28/4,030.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.44

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