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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.93, 6,134.24 and 2,140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.93, 6,134.24 and 2,140.50 is: 3,212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.93 : 6,134.24 = 2,140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.93/6,134.24 = 2,140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.93x = 6,134.24 × 2,140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.93x = 13,130,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,130,346.07/4,086.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.77

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