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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.46, 6,051.74 and 1,437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.46, 6,051.74 and 1,437.88 is: 2,156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.46 : 6,051.74 = 1,437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.46/6,051.74 = 1,437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.46x = 6,051.74 × 1,437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.46x = 8,701,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,675.91/4,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.30

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