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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.80, 6,050.70 and 1,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.80, 6,050.70 and 1,436.76 is: 2,155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.80 : 6,050.70 = 1,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.80/6,050.70 = 1,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.80x = 6,050.70 × 1,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.80x = 8,693,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,693,403.73/4,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.14

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