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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.40, 6,209.30 and 1,366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.40, 6,209.30 and 1,366.44 is: 2,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.40 : 6,209.30 = 1,366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.40/6,209.30 = 1,366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.40x = 6,209.30 × 1,366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.40x = 8,484,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,484,635.89/4,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.23

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