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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.65, 6,064.35 and 1,445.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.65, 6,064.35 and 1,445.61 is: 2,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.65 : 6,064.35 = 1,445.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.65/6,064.35 = 1,445.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.65x = 6,064.35 × 1,445.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.65x = 8,766,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,766,685.00/4,042.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.55

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