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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.78, 6,022.58 and 1,418.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.78, 6,022.58 and 1,418.38 is: 2,127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.78 : 6,022.58 = 1,418.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.78/6,022.58 = 1,418.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.78x = 6,022.58 × 1,418.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.78x = 8,542,307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,542,307.02/4,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.19

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