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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.79, 6,499.18 and 1,411.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.79, 6,499.18 and 1,411.09 is: 2,116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.79 : 6,499.18 = 1,411.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.79/6,499.18 = 1,411.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.79x = 6,499.18 × 1,411.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.79x = 9,170,927.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170,927.91/4,332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.63

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