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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.26, 6,010.89 and 1,409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.26, 6,010.89 and 1,409.60 is: 2,114.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.26 : 6,010.89 = 1,409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.26/6,010.89 = 1,409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.26x = 6,010.89 × 1,409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.26x = 8,472,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,950.54/4,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.40

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