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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.62, 6,262.40 and 1,401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.62, 6,262.40 and 1,401.49 is: 2,102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.62 : 6,262.40 = 1,401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.62/6,262.40 = 1,401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.62x = 6,262.40 × 1,401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.62x = 8,776,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,776,659.20/4,174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.38

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