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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,139.37, 6,203.22 and 2,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,139.37, 6,203.22 and 2,057.40 is: 3,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,139.37 : 6,203.22 = 2,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,139.37/6,203.22 = 2,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,139.37x = 6,203.22 × 2,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,139.37x = 12,762,504.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762,504.83/4,139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.20

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