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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.76, 6,282.32 and 1,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.76, 6,282.32 and 1,414.60 is: 2,122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.76 : 6,282.32 = 1,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.76/6,282.32 = 1,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.76x = 6,282.32 × 1,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.76x = 8,886,955.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,886,955.05/4,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.13

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