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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.78, 6,211.59 and 1,328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.78, 6,211.59 and 1,328.62 is: 1,993.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.78 : 6,211.59 = 1,328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.78/6,211.59 = 1,328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.78x = 6,211.59 × 1,328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.78x = 8,252,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252,842.71/4,140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.06

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