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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.28, 6,072.96 and 1,416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.28, 6,072.96 and 1,416.32 is: 2,124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.28 : 6,072.96 = 1,416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.28/6,072.96 = 1,416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.28x = 6,072.96 × 1,416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.28x = 8,601,254.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601,254.71/4,048.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.67

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