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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.07, 6,059.65 and 1,408.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.07, 6,059.65 and 1,408.51 is: 2,112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.07 : 6,059.65 = 1,408.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.07/6,059.65 = 1,408.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.07x = 6,059.65 × 1,408.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.07x = 8,535,077.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,535,077.62/4,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.08

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