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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.87, 6,379.08 and 2,060.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.87, 6,379.08 and 2,060.67 is: 3,091.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.87 : 6,379.08 = 2,060.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.87/6,379.08 = 2,060.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.87x = 6,379.08 × 2,060.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.87x = 13,145,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,145,178.78/4,251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.62

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