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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.21, 6,051.37 and 1,437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.21, 6,051.37 and 1,437.63 is: 2,155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.21 : 6,051.37 = 1,437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.21/6,051.37 = 1,437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.21x = 6,051.37 × 1,437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.21x = 8,699,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,699,623.86/4,035.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.93

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