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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.40, 6,052.52 and 1,436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.40, 6,052.52 and 1,436.14 is: 2,155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.40 : 6,052.52 = 1,436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.40/6,052.52 = 1,436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.40x = 6,052.52 × 1,436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.40x = 8,692,266.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,692,266.07/4,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.07

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