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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.59, 6,379.37 and 2,059.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.59, 6,379.37 and 2,059.73 is: 3,089.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.59 : 6,379.37 = 2,059.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.59/6,379.37 = 2,059.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.59x = 6,379.37 × 2,059.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.59x = 13,139,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,139,800.87/4,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.83

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