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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.36, 6,047.75 and 1,433.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.36, 6,047.75 and 1,433.69 is: 2,150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.36 : 6,047.75 = 1,433.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.36/6,047.75 = 1,433.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.36x = 6,047.75 × 1,433.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.36x = 8,670,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670,598.70/4,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.79

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