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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.99, 6,271.60 and 1,409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.99, 6,271.60 and 1,409.70 is: 2,113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.99 : 6,271.60 = 1,409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.99/6,271.60 = 1,409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.99x = 6,271.60 × 1,409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.99x = 8,841,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,841,083.48/4,183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.08

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