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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.60, 6,374.12 and 2,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.60, 6,374.12 and 2,059.68 is: 3,085.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.60 : 6,374.12 = 2,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.60/6,374.12 = 2,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.60x = 6,374.12 × 2,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.60x = 13,128,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,128,647.48/4,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.03

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