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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,113.63, 6,170.58 and 1,480.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,113.63, 6,170.58 and 1,480.32 is: 2,220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,113.63 : 6,170.58 = 1,480.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,113.63/6,170.58 = 1,480.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,113.63x = 6,170.58 × 1,480.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,113.63x = 9,134,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,134,432.99/4,113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.53

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