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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.09, 6,381.63 and 2,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.09, 6,381.63 and 2,061.24 is: 3,092.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.09 : 6,381.63 = 2,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.09/6,381.63 = 2,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.09x = 6,381.63 × 2,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.09x = 13,154,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,154,071.02/4,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.10

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