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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.07, 6,085.89 and 1,424.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.07, 6,085.89 and 1,424.27 is: 2,136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.07 : 6,085.89 = 1,424.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.07/6,085.89 = 1,424.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.07x = 6,085.89 × 1,424.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.07x = 8,667,965.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,667,965.77/4,057.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.51

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