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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.15, 6,211.19 and 2,166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.15, 6,211.19 and 2,166.86 is: 3,250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.15 : 6,211.19 = 2,166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.15/6,211.19 = 2,166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.15x = 6,211.19 × 2,166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.15x = 13,458,749.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,458,749.46/4,140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.78

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