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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.98, 6,499.46 and 1,411.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.98, 6,499.46 and 1,411.27 is: 2,116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.98 : 6,499.46 = 1,411.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.98/6,499.46 = 1,411.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.98x = 6,499.46 × 1,411.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.98x = 9,172,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,172,508.81/4,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.91

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