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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.26, 6,209.10 and 1,366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.26, 6,209.10 and 1,366.32 is: 2,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.26 : 6,209.10 = 1,366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.26/6,209.10 = 1,366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.26x = 6,209.10 × 1,366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.26x = 8,483,617.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,483,617.51/4,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.05

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