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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.13, 6,266.40 and 1,404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.13, 6,266.40 and 1,404.06 is: 2,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.13 : 6,266.40 = 1,404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.13/6,266.40 = 1,404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.13x = 6,266.40 × 1,404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.13x = 8,798,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,798,401.58/4,177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.33

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