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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.74, 6,048.46 and 1,437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.74, 6,048.46 and 1,437.07 is: 2,154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.74 : 6,048.46 = 1,437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.74/6,048.46 = 1,437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.74x = 6,048.46 × 1,437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.74x = 8,692,039.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,692,039.40/4,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.30

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