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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.28, 6,073.92 and 1,452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.28, 6,073.92 and 1,452.96 is: 2,179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.28 : 6,073.92 = 1,452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.28/6,073.92 = 1,452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.28x = 6,073.92 × 1,452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.28x = 8,825,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,825,162.80/4,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.44

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