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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.43, 6,019.52 and 1,415.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.43, 6,019.52 and 1,415.54 is: 2,122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.43 : 6,019.52 = 1,415.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.43/6,019.52 = 1,415.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.43x = 6,019.52 × 1,415.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.43x = 8,520,879.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520,879.31/4,014.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.56

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