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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.62, 6,051.31 and 1,402.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.62, 6,051.31 and 1,402.11 is: 2,102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.62 : 6,051.31 = 1,402.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.62/6,051.31 = 1,402.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.62x = 6,051.31 × 1,402.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.62x = 8,484,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,484,598.76/4,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.43

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