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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.79, 6,381.71 and 2,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.79, 6,381.71 and 2,059.96 is: 3,090.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.79 : 6,381.71 = 2,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.79/6,381.71 = 2,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.79x = 6,381.71 × 2,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.79x = 13,146,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,146,025.12/4,253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.43

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