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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.84, 6,213.11 and 2,060.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.84, 6,213.11 and 2,060.87 is: 3,090.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.84 : 6,213.11 = 2,060.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.84/6,213.11 = 2,060.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.84x = 6,213.11 × 2,060.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.84x = 12,804,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,804,370.64/4,142.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.73

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