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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.50, 6,212.56 and 2,062.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.50, 6,212.56 and 2,062.58 is: 3,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.50 : 6,212.56 = 2,062.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.50/6,212.56 = 2,062.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.50x = 6,212.56 × 2,062.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.50x = 12,813,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,813,902.00/4,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.77

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