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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.38, 6,064.22 and 1,410.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.38, 6,064.22 and 1,410.62 is: 2,116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.38 : 6,064.22 = 1,410.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.38/6,064.22 = 1,410.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.38x = 6,064.22 × 1,410.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.38x = 8,554,275.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,554,275.29/4,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.15

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