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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,139.80, 6,209.88 and 2,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,139.80, 6,209.88 and 2,060.80 is: 3,091.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,139.80 : 6,209.88 = 2,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,139.80/6,209.88 = 2,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,139.80x = 6,209.88 × 2,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,139.80x = 12,797,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797,320.70/4,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.29

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