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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.18, 6,073.37 and 2,478.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.18, 6,073.37 and 2,478.33 is: 3,708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.18 : 6,073.37 = 2,478.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.18/6,073.37 = 2,478.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.18x = 6,073.37 × 2,478.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.18x = 15,051,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051,802.68/4,059.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.09

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