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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.59, 6,049.93 and 1,400.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.59, 6,049.93 and 1,400.61 is: 2,100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.59 : 6,049.93 = 1,400.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.59/6,049.93 = 1,400.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.59x = 6,049.93 × 1,400.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.59x = 8,473,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,473,592.46/4,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.76

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