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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.74, 6,557.43 and 1,410.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.74, 6,557.43 and 1,410.05 is: 2,115.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.74 : 6,557.43 = 1,410.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.74/6,557.43 = 1,410.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.74x = 6,557.43 × 1,410.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.74x = 9,246,271.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,246,271.38/4,371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.01

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