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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.95, 6,014.66 and 1,410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.95, 6,014.66 and 1,410.89 is: 2,117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.95 : 6,014.66 = 1,410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.95/6,014.66 = 1,410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.95x = 6,014.66 × 1,410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.95x = 8,485,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,485,986.52/4,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.29

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