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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.64, 6,557.61 and 1,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.64, 6,557.61 and 1,410.08 is: 2,115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.64 : 6,557.61 = 1,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.64/6,557.61 = 1,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.64x = 6,557.61 × 1,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.64x = 9,246,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,246,719.28/4,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.16

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