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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.96, 6,374.70 and 2,059.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.96, 6,374.70 and 2,059.02 is: 3,086.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.96 : 6,374.70 = 2,059.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.96/6,374.70 = 2,059.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.96x = 6,374.70 × 2,059.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.96x = 13,125,634.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,125,634.79/4,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.96

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