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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010, 6,014.20 and 1,413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010, 6,014.20 and 1,413.04 is: 2,119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010 : 6,014.20 = 1,413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010/6,014.20 = 1,413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010x = 6,014.20 × 1,413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010x = 8,498,305.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,498,305.17/4,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.28

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