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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.42, 6,258.96 and 2,089.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.42, 6,258.96 and 2,089.06 is: 3,131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.42 : 6,258.96 = 2,089.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.42/6,258.96 = 2,089.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.42x = 6,258.96 × 2,089.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.42x = 13,075,358.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,075,358.64/4,175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.51

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