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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.99, 6,046.50 and 1,434.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.99, 6,046.50 and 1,434.13 is: 2,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.99 : 6,046.50 = 1,434.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.99/6,046.50 = 1,434.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.99x = 6,046.50 × 1,434.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.99x = 8,671,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,671,436.81/4,030.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.20

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