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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.54, 6,211.42 and 1,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.54, 6,211.42 and 1,367.50 is: 2,051.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.54 : 6,211.42 = 1,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.54/6,211.42 = 1,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.54x = 6,211.42 × 1,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.54x = 8,494,116.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,494,116.85/4,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.45

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