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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.27, 6,050.40 and 1,402.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.27, 6,050.40 and 1,402.17 is: 2,102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.27 : 6,050.40 = 1,402.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.27/6,050.40 = 1,402.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.27x = 6,050.40 × 1,402.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.27x = 8,483,689.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,483,689.37/4,035.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.38

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