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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.55, 6,052.43 and 1,436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.55, 6,052.43 and 1,436.88 is: 2,155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.55 : 6,052.43 = 1,436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.55/6,052.43 = 1,436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.55x = 6,052.43 × 1,436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.55x = 8,696,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,696,615.62/4,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.54

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