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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.58, 6,307.68 and 1,431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.58, 6,307.68 and 1,431.14 is: 2,146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.58 : 6,307.68 = 1,431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.58/6,307.68 = 1,431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.58x = 6,307.68 × 1,431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.58x = 9,027,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,027,173.16/4,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.99

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