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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.92, 6,264.54 and 1,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.92, 6,264.54 and 1,441 is: 2,160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.92 : 6,264.54 = 1,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.92/6,264.54 = 1,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.92x = 6,264.54 × 1,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.92x = 9,027,202.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,027,202.14/4,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.18

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