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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.59, 6,382.37 and 2,061.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.59, 6,382.37 and 2,061.73 is: 3,092.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.59 : 6,382.37 = 2,061.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.59/6,382.37 = 2,061.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.59x = 6,382.37 × 2,061.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.59x = 13,158,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,158,723.70/4,254.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.83

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