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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.51, 6,053.31 and 1,438.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.51, 6,053.31 and 1,438.47 is: 2,157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.51 : 6,053.31 = 1,438.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.51/6,053.31 = 1,438.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.51x = 6,053.31 × 1,438.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.51x = 8,707,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707,504.84/4,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.72

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