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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.40, 6,015.84 and 1,413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.40, 6,015.84 and 1,413.52 is: 2,120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.40 : 6,015.84 = 1,413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.40/6,015.84 = 1,413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.40x = 6,015.84 × 1,413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.40x = 8,503,510.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,503,510.16/4,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.36

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