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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.92, 6,096.03 and 1,430.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.92, 6,096.03 and 1,430.78 is: 2,146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.92 : 6,096.03 = 1,430.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.92/6,096.03 = 1,430.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.92x = 6,096.03 × 1,430.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.92x = 8,722,062.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,722,062.60/4,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.75

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