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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.59, 6,089.91 and 1,426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.59, 6,089.91 and 1,426.91 is: 2,140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.59 : 6,089.91 = 1,426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.59/6,089.91 = 1,426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.59x = 6,089.91 × 1,426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.59x = 8,689,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,689,753.48/4,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.55

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