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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.41, 6,211.24 and 1,367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.41, 6,211.24 and 1,367.38 is: 2,051.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.41 : 6,211.24 = 1,367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.41/6,211.24 = 1,367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.41x = 6,211.24 × 1,367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.41x = 8,493,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,493,106.40/4,140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.27

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