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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.57, 6,378.99 and 2,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.57, 6,378.99 and 2,060.13 is: 3,090.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.57 : 6,378.99 = 2,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.57/6,378.99 = 2,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.57x = 6,378.99 × 2,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.57x = 13,141,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,141,548.67/4,251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.99

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