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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.36, 6,210.98 and 2,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.36, 6,210.98 and 2,060.88 is: 3,091.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.36 : 6,210.98 = 2,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.36/6,210.98 = 2,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.36x = 6,210.98 × 2,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.36x = 12,800,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,800,074.16/4,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.54

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