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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.24, 6,211.17 and 2,408.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.24, 6,211.17 and 2,408.46 is: 3,613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.24 : 6,211.17 = 2,408.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.24/6,211.17 = 2,408.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.24x = 6,211.17 × 2,408.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.24x = 14,959,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,959,354.50/4,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.16

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