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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.97, 6,209.96 and 2,064.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.97, 6,209.96 and 2,064.51 is: 3,094.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.97 : 6,209.96 = 2,064.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.97/6,209.96 = 2,064.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.97x = 6,209.96 × 2,064.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.97x = 12,820,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,820,514.20/4,142.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.52

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