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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.54, 6,209.58 and 2,191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.54, 6,209.58 and 2,191.68 is: 3,286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.54 : 6,209.58 = 2,191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.54/6,209.58 = 2,191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.54x = 6,209.58 × 2,191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.54x = 13,609,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,609,412.29/4,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.87

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