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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,139.94, 6,209.91 and 1,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,139.94, 6,209.91 and 1,061.94 is: 1,592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,139.94 : 6,209.91 = 1,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,139.94/6,209.91 = 1,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,139.94x = 6,209.91 × 1,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,139.94x = 6,594,546.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,594,546.52/4,139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.91

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