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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.71, 6,303.96 and 1,430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.71, 6,303.96 and 1,430.64 is: 2,144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.71 : 6,303.96 = 1,430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.71/6,303.96 = 1,430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.71x = 6,303.96 × 1,430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.71x = 9,018,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,018,697.33/4,204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.90

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