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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.08, 6,208.20 and 1,541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.08, 6,208.20 and 1,541.36 is: 2,311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.08 : 6,208.20 = 1,541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.08/6,208.20 = 1,541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.08x = 6,208.20 × 1,541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.08x = 9,569,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,569,071.15/4,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.33

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