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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.59, 6,268.60 and 2,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.59, 6,268.60 and 2,099.04 is: 3,148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.59 : 6,268.60 = 2,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.59/6,268.60 = 2,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.59x = 6,268.60 × 2,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.59x = 13,158,042.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,158,042.14/4,179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.17

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