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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.38, 6,052.74 and 1,437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.38, 6,052.74 and 1,437.52 is: 2,156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.38 : 6,052.74 = 1,437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.38/6,052.74 = 1,437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.38x = 6,052.74 × 1,437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.38x = 8,700,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,700,934.80/4,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.70

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