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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.06, 6,084.09 and 1,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.06, 6,084.09 and 1,459 is: 2,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.06 : 6,084.09 = 1,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.06/6,084.09 = 1,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.06x = 6,084.09 × 1,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.06x = 8,876,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,876,687.31/4,056.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.50

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