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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.38, 6,053.58 and 1,438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.38, 6,053.58 and 1,438.34 is: 2,157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.38 : 6,053.58 = 1,438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.38/6,053.58 = 1,438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.38x = 6,053.58 × 1,438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.38x = 8,707,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707,075.99/4,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.69

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