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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.13, 6,085.74 and 1,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.13, 6,085.74 and 1,424.52 is: 2,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.13 : 6,085.74 = 1,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.13/6,085.74 = 1,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.13x = 6,085.74 × 1,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.13x = 8,669,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,669,270.00/4,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.80

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