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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.28, 6,075.96 and 1,418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.28, 6,075.96 and 1,418.32 is: 2,127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.28 : 6,075.96 = 1,418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.28/6,075.96 = 1,418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.28x = 6,075.96 × 1,418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.28x = 8,617,655.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,617,655.59/4,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.67

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