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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.16, 6,272.28 and 1,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.16, 6,272.28 and 1,406.64 is: 2,110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.16 : 6,272.28 = 1,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.16/6,272.28 = 1,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.16x = 6,272.28 × 1,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.16x = 8,822,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,822,839.94/4,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.14

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