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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.58, 6,226.77 and 1,340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.58, 6,226.77 and 1,340.04 is: 2,009.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.58 : 6,226.77 = 1,340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.58/6,226.77 = 1,340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.58x = 6,226.77 × 1,340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.58x = 8,344,120.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,344,120.87/4,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.87

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