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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.64, 6,208.44 and 2,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.64, 6,208.44 and 2,059.28 is: 3,089.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.64 : 6,208.44 = 2,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.64/6,208.44 = 2,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.64x = 6,208.44 × 2,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.64x = 12,784,916.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,784,916.32/4,138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.16

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