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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.87, 6,558.87 and 1,410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.87, 6,558.87 and 1,410.31 is: 2,115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.87 : 6,558.87 = 1,410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.87/6,558.87 = 1,410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.87x = 6,558.87 × 1,410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.87x = 9,250,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250,053.44/4,371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.81

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