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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.39, 6,051.58 and 1,437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.39, 6,051.58 and 1,437.32 is: 2,155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.39 : 6,051.58 = 1,437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.39/6,051.58 = 1,437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.39x = 6,051.58 × 1,437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.39x = 8,698,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,698,068.50/4,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.98

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