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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.60, 6,368.70 and 2,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.60, 6,368.70 and 2,054.60 is: 3,078.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.60 : 6,368.70 = 2,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.60/6,368.70 = 2,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.60x = 6,368.70 × 2,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.60x = 13,085,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,085,131.02/4,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.42

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