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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.55, 6,284.35 and 1,416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.55, 6,284.35 and 1,416.24 is: 2,124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.55 : 6,284.35 = 1,416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.55/6,284.35 = 1,416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.55x = 6,284.35 × 1,416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.55x = 8,900,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900,125.05/4,189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.36

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