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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.07, 6,051.38 and 1,401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.07, 6,051.38 and 1,401.44 is: 2,102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.07 : 6,051.38 = 1,401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.07/6,051.38 = 1,401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.07x = 6,051.38 × 1,401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.07x = 8,480,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,480,608.72/4,034.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.25

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