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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.54, 6,044.49 and 1,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.54, 6,044.49 and 1,397.52 is: 2,094.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.54 : 6,044.49 = 1,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.54/6,044.49 = 1,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.54x = 6,044.49 × 1,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.54x = 8,447,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,447,295.66/4,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.78

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