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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.02, 6,078.86 and 1,457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.02, 6,078.86 and 1,457.34 is: 2,184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.02 : 6,078.86 = 1,457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.02/6,078.86 = 1,457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.02x = 6,078.86 × 1,457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.02x = 8,858,965.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858,965.83/4,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.69

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