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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.08, 6,044.79 and 1,434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.08, 6,044.79 and 1,434.08 is: 2,150.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.08 : 6,044.79 = 1,434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.08/6,044.79 = 1,434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.08x = 6,044.79 × 1,434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.08x = 8,668,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,668,712.44/4,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.47

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