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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.53, 6,170.24 and 1,340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.53, 6,170.24 and 1,340.55 is: 2,010.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.53 : 6,170.24 = 1,340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.53/6,170.24 = 1,340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.53x = 6,170.24 × 1,340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.53x = 8,271,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271,518.58/4,114.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.32

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