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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.84, 6,280.45 and 1,413.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.84, 6,280.45 and 1,413.53 is: 2,120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.84 : 6,280.45 = 1,413.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.84/6,280.45 = 1,413.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.84x = 6,280.45 × 1,413.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.84x = 8,877,604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,877,604.49/4,186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.36

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