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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.88, 6,072.90 and 1,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.88, 6,072.90 and 1,451.08 is: 2,177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.88 : 6,072.90 = 1,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.88/6,072.90 = 1,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.88x = 6,072.90 × 1,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.88x = 8,812,263.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812,263.73/4,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.01

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