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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.59, 6,050.04 and 1,437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.59, 6,050.04 and 1,437.58 is: 2,155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.59 : 6,050.04 = 1,437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.59/6,050.04 = 1,437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.59x = 6,050.04 × 1,437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.59x = 8,697,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,697,416.50/4,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.71

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