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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.59, 6,209.33 and 1,366.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.59, 6,209.33 and 1,366.43 is: 2,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.59 : 6,209.33 = 1,366.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.59/6,209.33 = 1,366.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.59x = 6,209.33 × 1,366.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.59x = 8,484,576.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,484,576.91/4,140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.13

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