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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.42, 6,016.59 and 1,414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.42, 6,016.59 and 1,414.02 is: 2,120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.42 : 6,016.59 = 1,414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.42/6,016.59 = 1,414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.42x = 6,016.59 × 1,414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.42x = 8,507,578.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,507,578.59/4,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.84

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