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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.51, 6,210.70 and 1,020.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.51, 6,210.70 and 1,020.55 is: 1,530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.51 : 6,210.70 = 1,020.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.51/6,210.70 = 1,020.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.51x = 6,210.70 × 1,020.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.51x = 6,338,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,329.89/4,140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.81

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