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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.53, 6,240.53 and 2,079.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.53, 6,240.53 and 2,079.04 is: 3,120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.53 : 6,240.53 = 2,079.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.53/6,240.53 = 2,079.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.53x = 6,240.53 × 2,079.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.53x = 12,974,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,974,301.09/4,157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.67

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