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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.82, 6,511.64 and 1,419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.82, 6,511.64 and 1,419.14 is: 2,128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.82 : 6,511.64 = 1,419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.82/6,511.64 = 1,419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.82x = 6,511.64 × 1,419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.82x = 9,240,928.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,240,928.79/4,340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.84

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