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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.32, 6,011.94 and 1,410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.32, 6,011.94 and 1,410.28 is: 2,115.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.32 : 6,011.94 = 1,410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.32/6,011.94 = 1,410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.32x = 6,011.94 × 1,410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.32x = 8,478,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,478,518.74/4,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.76

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