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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.49, 6,172.32 and 1,340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.49, 6,172.32 and 1,340.27 is: 2,010.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.49 : 6,172.32 = 1,340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.49/6,172.32 = 1,340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.49x = 6,172.32 × 1,340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.49x = 8,272,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272,544.46/4,114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.59

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