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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.20, 6,088.74 and 2,209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.20, 6,088.74 and 2,209.88 is: 3,314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.20 : 6,088.74 = 2,209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.20/6,088.74 = 2,209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.20x = 6,088.74 × 2,209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.20x = 13,455,384.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,455,384.75/4,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.79

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