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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.66, 6,269.97 and 1,407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.66, 6,269.97 and 1,407.27 is: 2,110.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.66 : 6,269.97 = 1,407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.66/6,269.97 = 1,407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.66x = 6,269.97 × 1,407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.66x = 8,823,563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,823,563.53/4,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.57

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