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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.72, 6,051.61 and 1,401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.72, 6,051.61 and 1,401.74 is: 2,102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.72 : 6,051.61 = 1,401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.72/6,051.61 = 1,401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.72x = 6,051.61 × 1,401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.72x = 8,482,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482,783.80/4,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.45

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