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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.82, 6,047.73 and 1,434.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.82, 6,047.73 and 1,434.56 is: 2,151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.82 : 6,047.73 = 1,434.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.82/6,047.73 = 1,434.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.82x = 6,047.73 × 1,434.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.82x = 8,675,801.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,675,801.31/4,031.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.83

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