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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.68, 6,090.46 and 1,719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.68, 6,090.46 and 1,719.88 is: 2,580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.68 : 6,090.46 = 1,719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.68/6,090.46 = 1,719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.68x = 6,090.46 × 1,719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.68x = 10,474,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,474,840.82/4,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.22

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