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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.95, 6,064.59 and 1,410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.95, 6,064.59 and 1,410.72 is: 2,116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.95 : 6,064.59 = 1,410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.95/6,064.59 = 1,410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.95x = 6,064.59 × 1,410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.95x = 8,555,408.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,555,408.08/4,042.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.13

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