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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.84, 6,214.50 and 2,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.84, 6,214.50 and 2,499.24 is: 3,750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.84 : 6,214.50 = 2,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.84/6,214.50 = 2,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.84x = 6,214.50 × 2,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.84x = 15,531,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,531,526.98/4,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.82

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