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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.58, 6,254.42 and 2,090.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.58, 6,254.42 and 2,090.10 is: 3,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.58 : 6,254.42 = 2,090.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.58/6,254.42 = 2,090.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.58x = 6,254.42 × 2,090.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.58x = 13,072,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,072,363.24/4,171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.67

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