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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.44, 6,053.88 and 1,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.44, 6,053.88 and 1,438.28 is: 2,157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.44 : 6,053.88 = 1,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.44/6,053.88 = 1,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.44x = 6,053.88 × 1,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.44x = 8,707,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707,174.53/4,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.68

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