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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.50, 6,499.43 and 1,410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.50, 6,499.43 and 1,410.12 is: 2,115.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.50 : 6,499.43 = 1,410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.50/6,499.43 = 1,410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.50x = 6,499.43 × 1,410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.50x = 9,164,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,164,936.68/4,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.39

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