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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.70, 6,047.55 and 3,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.70, 6,047.55 and 3,059.70 is: 4,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.70 : 6,047.55 = 3,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.70/6,047.55 = 3,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.70x = 6,047.55 × 3,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.70x = 18,503,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,503,688.74/4,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.55

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