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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.39, 6,070.43 and 1,451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.39, 6,070.43 and 1,451.72 is: 2,176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.39 : 6,070.43 = 1,451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.39/6,070.43 = 1,451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.39x = 6,070.43 × 1,451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.39x = 8,812,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812,537.92/4,049.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.27

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