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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.93, 6,255.75 and 2,090.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.93, 6,255.75 and 2,090.02 is: 3,133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.93 : 6,255.75 = 2,090.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.93/6,255.75 = 2,090.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.93x = 6,255.75 × 2,090.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.93x = 13,074,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074,600.89/4,172.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.19

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