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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.68, 6,089.36 and 2,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.68, 6,089.36 and 2,085.30 is: 3,127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.68 : 6,089.36 = 2,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.68/6,089.36 = 2,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.68x = 6,089.36 × 2,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.68x = 12,698,131.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,698,131.98/4,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.87

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