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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.20, 6,059.64 and 1,442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.20, 6,059.64 and 1,442.72 is: 2,163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.20 : 6,059.64 = 1,442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.20/6,059.64 = 1,442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.20x = 6,059.64 × 1,442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.20x = 8,742,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,742,363.82/4,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.31

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