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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.41, 6,266.30 and 1,406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.41, 6,266.30 and 1,406.16 is: 2,107.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.41 : 6,266.30 = 1,406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.41/6,266.30 = 1,406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.41x = 6,266.30 × 1,406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.41x = 8,811,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,811,413.38/4,180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.79

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