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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.64, 6,022.77 and 1,417.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.64, 6,022.77 and 1,417.51 is: 2,126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.64 : 6,022.77 = 1,417.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.64/6,022.77 = 1,417.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.64x = 6,022.77 × 1,417.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.64x = 8,537,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,537,336.70/4,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.55

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