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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.58, 6,275.39 and 1,410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.58, 6,275.39 and 1,410.28 is: 2,115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.58 : 6,275.39 = 1,410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.58/6,275.39 = 1,410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.58x = 6,275.39 × 1,410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.58x = 8,850,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,850,044.85/4,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.42

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