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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.86, 6,206.96 and 2,059.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.86, 6,206.96 and 2,059.90 is: 3,086.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.86 : 6,206.96 = 2,059.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.86/6,206.96 = 2,059.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.86x = 6,206.96 × 2,059.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.86x = 12,785,716.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,785,716.90/4,141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.95

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