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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.83, 6,046.62 and 1,397.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.83, 6,046.62 and 1,397.93 is: 2,097.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.83 : 6,046.62 = 1,397.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.83/6,046.62 = 1,397.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.83x = 6,046.62 × 1,397.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.83x = 8,452,721.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,721.26/4,030.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.02

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