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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.36, 6,498.96 and 1,410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.36, 6,498.96 and 1,410.72 is: 2,116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.36 : 6,498.96 = 1,410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.36/6,498.96 = 1,410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.36x = 6,498.96 × 1,410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.36x = 9,168,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,168,212.85/4,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.22

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