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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.79, 6,383.21 and 2,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.79, 6,383.21 and 2,060.96 is: 3,091.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.79 : 6,383.21 = 2,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.79/6,383.21 = 2,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.79x = 6,383.21 × 2,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.79x = 13,155,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,155,540.48/4,254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.94

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