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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.39, 6,203.43 and 2,905.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.39, 6,203.43 and 2,905.44 is: 4,353.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.39 : 6,203.43 = 2,905.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.39/6,203.43 = 2,905.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.39x = 6,203.43 × 2,905.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.39x = 18,023,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,023,693.66/4,140.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.14

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