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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.28, 6,277.10 and 1,411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.28, 6,277.10 and 1,411.25 is: 2,117.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.28 : 6,277.10 = 1,411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.28/6,277.10 = 1,411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.28x = 6,277.10 × 1,411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.28x = 8,858,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858,518.93/4,184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.10

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