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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.39, 6,210.41 and 1,366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.39, 6,210.41 and 1,366.98 is: 2,050.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.39 : 6,210.41 = 1,366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.39/6,210.41 = 1,366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.39x = 6,210.41 × 1,366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.39x = 8,489,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,489,478.63/4,140.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.41

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