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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,139.77, 6,210.42 and 1,366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,139.77, 6,210.42 and 1,366.63 is: 2,050.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,139.77 : 6,210.42 = 1,366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,139.77/6,210.42 = 1,366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,139.77x = 6,210.42 × 1,366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,139.77x = 8,487,339.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487,339.45/4,139.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.20

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