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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.96, 6,091.83 and 2,328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.96, 6,091.83 and 2,328.59 is: 3,493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.96 : 6,091.83 = 2,328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.96/6,091.83 = 2,328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.96x = 6,091.83 × 2,328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.96x = 14,185,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185,343.96/4,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.96

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