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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.44, 6,210.66 and 1,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.44, 6,210.66 and 1,062.44 is: 1,593.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.44 : 6,210.66 = 1,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.44/6,210.66 = 1,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.44x = 6,210.66 × 1,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.44x = 6,598,453.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598,453.61/4,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.66

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