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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088.36, 6,134.97 and 2,140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088.36, 6,134.97 and 2,140.71 is: 3,212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088.36 : 6,134.97 = 2,140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088.36/6,134.97 = 2,140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088.36x = 6,134.97 × 2,140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088.36x = 13,133,191.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,133,191.63/4,088.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.34

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