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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.08, 6,210.96 and 1,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.08, 6,210.96 and 1,542.80 is: 2,314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.08 : 6,210.96 = 1,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.08/6,210.96 = 1,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.08x = 6,210.96 × 1,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.08x = 9,582,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,582,269.09/4,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.51

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