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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.21, 6,055.56 and 1,438.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.21, 6,055.56 and 1,438.17 is: 2,158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.21 : 6,055.56 = 1,438.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.21/6,055.56 = 1,438.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.21x = 6,055.56 × 1,438.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.21x = 8,708,924.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,708,924.73/4,035.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.23

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