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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.52, 6,270.96 and 1,407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.52, 6,270.96 and 1,407.48 is: 2,110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.52 : 6,270.96 = 1,407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.52/6,270.96 = 1,407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.52x = 6,270.96 × 1,407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.52x = 8,826,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,826,250.78/4,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.78

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