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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140, 6,210 and 1,544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140, 6,210 and 1,544.16 is: 2,316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140 : 6,210 = 1,544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140/6,210 = 1,544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140x = 6,210 × 1,544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140x = 9,589,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,589,233.60/4,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.24

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