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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.30, 6,376.14 and 2,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.30, 6,376.14 and 2,059.04 is: 3,088.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.30 : 6,376.14 = 2,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.30/6,376.14 = 2,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.30x = 6,376.14 × 2,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.30x = 13,128,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,128,695.42/4,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.16

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