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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.95, 6,051.69 and 1,401.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.95, 6,051.69 and 1,401.35 is: 2,102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.95 : 6,051.69 = 1,401.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.95/6,051.69 = 1,401.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.95x = 6,051.69 × 1,401.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.95x = 8,480,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,480,550.91/4,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.29

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