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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.94, 6,056.49 and 1,440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.94, 6,056.49 and 1,440.02 is: 2,160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.94 : 6,056.49 = 1,440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.94/6,056.49 = 1,440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.94x = 6,056.49 × 1,440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.94x = 8,721,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721,466.73/4,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.42

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