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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.41, 6,209.78 and 2,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.41, 6,209.78 and 2,059.10 is: 3,084.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.41 : 6,209.78 = 2,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.41/6,209.78 = 2,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.41x = 6,209.78 × 2,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.41x = 12,786,558.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786,558.00/4,145.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.51

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