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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.40, 6,210.60 and 2,681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.40, 6,210.60 and 2,681.20 is: 4,021.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.40 : 6,210.60 = 2,681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.40/6,210.60 = 2,681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.40x = 6,210.60 × 2,681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.40x = 16,651,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,651,860.72/4,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.80

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