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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.67, 6,170.47 and 1,481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.67, 6,170.47 and 1,481.46 is: 2,221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.67 : 6,170.47 = 1,481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.67/6,170.47 = 1,481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.67x = 6,170.47 × 1,481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.67x = 9,141,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,141,304.49/4,114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.64

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