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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.58, 6,368.12 and 2,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.58, 6,368.12 and 2,055.68 is: 3,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.58 : 6,368.12 = 2,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.58/6,368.12 = 2,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.58x = 6,368.12 × 2,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.58x = 13,090,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,090,816.92/4,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.05

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