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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.32, 6,375.42 and 2,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.32, 6,375.42 and 2,059.24 is: 3,088.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.32 : 6,375.42 = 2,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.32/6,375.42 = 2,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.32x = 6,375.42 × 2,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.32x = 13,128,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,128,519.88/4,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.83

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