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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.31, 6,380.37 and 2,060.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.31, 6,380.37 and 2,060.10 is: 3,090.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.31 : 6,380.37 = 2,060.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.31/6,380.37 = 2,060.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.31x = 6,380.37 × 2,060.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.31x = 13,144,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,144,200.24/4,253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.35

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