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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.41, 6,171.68 and 1,341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.41, 6,171.68 and 1,341.07 is: 2,011.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.41 : 6,171.68 = 1,341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.41/6,171.68 = 1,341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.41x = 6,171.68 × 1,341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.41x = 8,276,642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,276,642.82/4,114.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.63

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