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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.88, 6,017.40 and 1,414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.88, 6,017.40 and 1,414.08 is: 2,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.88 : 6,017.40 = 1,414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.88/6,017.40 = 1,414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.88x = 6,017.40 × 1,414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.88x = 8,509,084.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,509,084.99/4,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.50

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