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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.04, 6,208.62 and 1,366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.04, 6,208.62 and 1,366.12 is: 2,048.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.04 : 6,208.62 = 1,366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.04/6,208.62 = 1,366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.04x = 6,208.62 × 1,366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.04x = 8,481,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,481,719.95/4,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.70

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