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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.66, 6,171.35 and 1,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.66, 6,171.35 and 1,341.32 is: 2,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.66 : 6,171.35 = 1,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.66/6,171.35 = 1,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.66x = 6,171.35 × 1,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.66x = 8,277,773.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277,773.96/4,114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.78

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