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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.06, 6,061.39 and 1,409.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.06, 6,061.39 and 1,409.15 is: 2,113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.06 : 6,061.39 = 1,409.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.06/6,061.39 = 1,409.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.06x = 6,061.39 × 1,409.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.06x = 8,541,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,541,407.72/4,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.66

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