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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.99, 6,209.46 and 2,061.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.99, 6,209.46 and 2,061.72 is: 3,091.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.99 : 6,209.46 = 2,061.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.99/6,209.46 = 2,061.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.99x = 6,209.46 × 2,061.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.99x = 12,802,167.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802,167.87/4,140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.57

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