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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184, 6,274.68 and 1,410.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184, 6,274.68 and 1,410.02 is: 2,114.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184 : 6,274.68 = 1,410.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184/6,274.68 = 1,410.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184x = 6,274.68 × 1,410.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184x = 8,847,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,847,424.29/4,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.59

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