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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.28, 6,105.69 and 1,438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.28, 6,105.69 and 1,438.14 is: 2,157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.28 : 6,105.69 = 1,438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.28/6,105.69 = 1,438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.28x = 6,105.69 × 1,438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.28x = 8,780,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,780,837.02/4,070.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.31

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