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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.29, 6,380.96 and 2,059.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.29, 6,380.96 and 2,059.46 is: 3,089.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.29 : 6,380.96 = 2,059.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.29/6,380.96 = 2,059.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.29x = 6,380.96 × 2,059.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.29x = 13,141,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,141,289.68/4,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.68

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