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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,139.44, 6,209.16 and 1,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,139.44, 6,209.16 and 1,061.44 is: 1,592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,139.44 : 6,209.16 = 1,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,139.44/6,209.16 = 1,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,139.44x = 6,209.16 × 1,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,139.44x = 6,590,631.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,590,631.29/4,139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.16

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