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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.07, 6,239.97 and 1,386.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.07, 6,239.97 and 1,386.77 is: 2,080.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.07 : 6,239.97 = 1,386.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.07/6,239.97 = 1,386.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.07x = 6,239.97 × 1,386.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.07x = 8,653,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,653,372.00/4,160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.10

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