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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.24, 6,027.08 and 1,419.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.24, 6,027.08 and 1,419.17 is: 2,129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.24 : 6,027.08 = 1,419.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.24/6,027.08 = 1,419.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.24x = 6,027.08 × 1,419.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.24x = 8,553,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,553,478.38/4,016.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.72

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