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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.83, 6,051.96 and 1,436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.83, 6,051.96 and 1,436.43 is: 2,155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.83 : 6,051.96 = 1,436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.83/6,051.96 = 1,436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.83x = 6,051.96 × 1,436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.83x = 8,693,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,693,216.90/4,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.08

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