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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.54, 6,071.28 and 1,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.54, 6,071.28 and 1,414.44 is: 2,122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.54 : 6,071.28 = 1,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.54/6,071.28 = 1,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.54x = 6,071.28 × 1,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.54x = 8,587,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,587,461.28/4,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.17

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